“… we aimed to launch a professional development program that included mentorship and leadership components for emerging leaders of color. This kind of program in our industry is unheard of… we look forward to continued success of Elevate.”
Naledi Nyahuma Seck
VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Orchard
The ELEVATE Empowerment Program is a multi-month professional leadership & mentoring experience customized to promote the development and retention of emerging, under-represented mid-level talent to advance in their careers. Its purpose is to provide these diverse, high-performing, mid-management level employees with tools, training, and guidance to cultivate their business acumen and prepare them for senior management/executive-level roles
360º Review
PEER FEEDBACK | Orientation from four to six subject matter experts of a professional’s work at the Orchard. This 360˚ Review is designed to help assess an individuals’ skills and development. The Review is divided into three sections to organize the feedback for the participant.
SECTION I: Open Manager/Direct Report/Peer Feedback
SECTION II: 360 on WJM’s Executive Leadership Behavior Model
SECTION III: 25 DNA Soft Skill Competencies Assessment
Program Facilitators
ELEVATE is facilitated and coordinated by two seasoned program facilitators
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Corey D. Flournoy
PRINCIPAL of Creative Outreach Consulting LLC
• Based in Chicago, IL
• Consultant, coach, DEI/Leadership strategy
• Executive in Residence, EDI, National FFA Organization
• Avid fitness, theater goer, traveler
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Heather Sattler
PROGRAM SPECIALIST at Creative Outreach Consulting
• Based in Chicago, IL
• Principal, Arusha Consulting LLC
• Fervent about equal access to opportunity for all
• Elliot’s ride or die
• Aspiring Yogi
Elevate Coaches
A essential element of the Elevate Empowerment Program is 1:1 coaching with experienced leadership development professionals.