Real results, real lives in Côte d'Ivoire and beyond
2026
Elevate University launches in Abidjan
5
engineering & software program tracks
1st
autonomous lagoon cleaning robot, built by students
Dec
La Magie de Noël families served each year
"I grew up in Côte d'Ivoire and built a career in American tech. The talent I see back home is no different from the talent I work alongside every day, only the opportunity is. Elevate exists to close that gap."
Why I came home
Stéphane Akoki
Founder, Elevate University ·
Our Values
How OneElevate Creates Change
1
Training
We provide practical, job-ready skills training designed to prepare individuals for real-world opportunities.
2
Mentorship
We guide participants through personal and professional development to build confidence and direction.
3
Opportunity Access
We connect trained individuals with employment and income-generating opportunities.
4
Community Support
We reinvest into communities to ensure long-term sustainable impact.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet the People Behind the Shield
Christopher Borden
Founder & CEO, Investor
Harmonie Borden
CO-Founder, Investor, CEO
Stéphane Akoki
Founder
BOARD Of ADVISOR
Sara Prettyman
Head of Partnerships,
Education
Kristophe Zephyrin
Head of Program Development, Education
Taylor Roan, MIT
Board of Advisor
Heather Beem, Founder of PEN
Board Of Advisor
Donald Aristide AMBEMOU
Board Of Advisor
Operational Team
Emmanuel Igaegburumnwa
Dorcas Adeyeye
Kolade Akanbi
Elevate Côte d'Ivoire
Education, economic opportunity, innovation, and community service for 32 million Ivorians.
501(c)(3)EIN 00-0000000
Lehi, Utah · Abidjan
Get in Touch
+1 (801) 386-3392
Lehi, Utah
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