• A young girl is playing the violin while a woman helps her adjust the instrument, both focusing intently.

    Mika Nishimura

    FOUNDER

  • A smiling young girl in traditional Indian attire holding a violin above her head in a classroom decorated with colorful paper flowers and a large black poster with Hindi text.

    Sneha Pawar

    YOUNG LEADER

  • A young man wearing glasses, a navy blue shirt, and jeans standing on a soccer field with arms crossed, smiling at the camera. There are blue bleachers and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Guillermo Diaz

    SPORTS DIRECTOR

  • Smiling young woman with dark hair wearing a black T-shirt that says 'Sound of Soul' in colorful letters, sitting indoors in front of a plain wall.

    Inaya Merchant

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

  • Two women, one with long dark hair smiling and playing the violin, and the other with short dark hair teaching or assisting, in a bright room.

    Katheryn Murillo

    CO FOUNDER

  • Young woman with long, wavy black hair smiling in front of a dark background, wearing a white polo shirt with a letter 'B' patch and a gold necklace with the time 11:11.

    Pritha Nag

    VOLUNTEER

  • A smiling girl holding a violin and a bow, standing in front of a classroom wall with a black poster that reads 'L.R.G.' and features the words 'Learning', 'Resource', and 'Grow' with colorful letters and decorations, including paper flowers and a branch drawing.

    Ariyana Ekka

    YOUNG LEADER

  • Conductor leading an orchestra in a concert hall.

    Santiago Ossa

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • Smiling boy sitting in front of a bright green wall, holding a tambourine in his hand.

    Ali Merchant

    YOUNG LEADER

  • Eduardo Monreal

    Eduardo Monreal

    MEDIA DIRECTOR

  • Close-up of a smiling young person with messy, shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black shirt and a necklace, outdoors with blurred trees and sky in the background.

    Vir Bedi Kaushal

    VOLUNTEER

  • Siddhant Bandre

    YOUNG LEADER

  • A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a maroon tank top and a gold necklace, standing outdoors in front of green leafy plants.

    Riyanna Dave

    VOLUNTEER

  • A young man with straight black hair and fair skin, wearing a black T-shirt, standing against a plain light-colored wall.

    Ken Tokura

    VOLUNTEER

  • Isha Parekh

    VOLUNTEER

Meet the team

Elevate thrives thanks to the dedication of a diverse and passionate team. Our team directors brings expert knowledge and guidance, designing and leading the music, movement, and leadership programs with care and experience. Alongside them, our young leaders play a vital role by mentoring students, fostering community, and inspiring their peers. Completing the team are our committed volunteers, whose energy and support help create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment where every child can grow and thrive.

Young Leader

“Joining Elevate has been a one-of-a-kind experience that helped me grow and develop many skills.”

Team member

“A simple breakfast chat sparked the journey that is now Elevate.”

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