TL;DR
Elevate Youth gains a competitive advantage with new Executive Director Chaya Harris, bringing programmatic experience and passion to make a difference.
Elevate Youth's new Executive Director Chaya Harris will continue to grow school relationships, serve current community organizations, build new partnerships, and pursue funding opportunities for diverse programs.
Elevate Youth empowers young people to explore nature, encourages holistic healthy lifestyles, and equips youth with critical life skills to reach their full potential under the leadership of Chaya Harris.
Chaya Harris, former National Program Director at Outdoor Afro, brings a wealth of programmatic experience and passion for making a difference to Elevate Youth as its new Executive Director.
Chaya Harris, a dynamic leader in equitable outdoor experiences, has been selected as the Executive Director of Elevate Youth, a local nonprofit based in Boston. Elevate Youth focuses on cultivating a love of the outdoors and empowering young people through meaningful outdoor experiences. The organization, founded in 2017 by Alec Griswold, has been providing opportunities for youth aged 10-14 to explore nature alongside adult mentors.
Harris, who previously served as the National Program Director at Outdoor Afro, brings a wealth of experience in programmatic leadership and a passion for making a difference. In her new role, she will be responsible for expanding school relationships, building partnerships, and securing funding for diverse programs within the community.
Alec Griswold, the Founder and outgoing Executive Director of Elevate Youth, expressed excitement about the future growth of the organization under Harris's leadership. Griswold will continue to support Harris in her new role as a board member during the leadership transition.
Harris, a Dorchester native, has a background in education and outdoor adventure. She has dedicated her career to providing access to nature and high-quality outdoor experiences for underserved communities. Her work in organizations like Outdoor Afro and Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center has focused on promoting wellness and hands-on adventures in the outdoors.
Elevate Youth's mission is to spark a lifelong love of the outdoors and cultivate the next generation of diverse environmental stewards. The organization collaborates with schools, community organizations, and volunteer mentors to provide free outdoor enrichment programs for underserved youth. Since its inception, Elevate Youth has empowered over 1100 students and led 665 outdoor trips and enrichment sessions.
To learn more about Elevate Youth and their programs, visit their website at
www.elevateyouth.org.
