cohort–style experiences

At Ellevate, we believe in the power of community and tailored experiences. Our custom cohort-style programs are designed to foster deep connections and meaningful growth over a duration of 3 to 9 months.
Each cohort is carefully curated to bring together individuals with shared goals and aspirations, allowing for collaborative learning and support. Participants engage in interactive workshops, assessment, and focus groups, group and/or 1:1 coaching all aimed at enhancing personal and professional leadership and DEI development to enhance the leader, the team and the culture.

These immersive experiences not only equip leaders with essential skills and knowledge but also create lasting relationships that extend beyond the program. 
By providing a structured yet flexible framework, we empower members to navigate their leaders with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re looking to advance your direct reports, an entire pillar or the business or key change makers within the business, our custom cohort experiences help leaders gain fresh perspectives and offers the resources and community to help you thrive using our proprietary Cohort Leadership Formula

This was my first Coaching experience, and it was invaluable! Dorothy really took the time to dig deep with me and allow the space to overcome my fears and doubts professionally as well as personally. This session definitely gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to take the next steps in my life and I absolutely love that the homework assignments give you clear direction moving forward.

Asia Carter

Have you ever been stuck? I mean not physically stuck, but crippled in the process of getting from where you are to where you want to be? I too can identify with being stuck, however my passion to live my best life was the catalyst that lead me to a BOSS Strategy Session with Dr. Laci! As a result of our session I am a benefactor of a greater self-awareness, my personal value add, and increased business acumen.

Maya Feemster-Jones

I’ve had the privilege of to working with and getting to know Dorothy for almost 2 years. As the Vice President at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (the Chamber), I’ve worked closely with Dorothy as she has been the facilitator for our Award-Winning RISE MKE Entrepreneurial Training Program. She has been with the program since its inception in 2018. As a facilitator for the program, Dorothy has given over 50 minority entrepreneurs in the City of Milwaukee the tools and support needed to be successful business owners. She’s what I like to call a true “Gem Dropper”. Her knowledge and realness of entrepreneurship shines through and entrepreneurs always appreciates her ability to share her own successes and failures of entrepreneurship. 

Jona Moore, Vice President
African American Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin

If you are an entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level. Listen! Dr. Laci is your one stop shop. She is passionate, knowledgeable and highly skilled in moving others forward when they feel stuck. She is the one to pull out potential in you and help you thrust to a place that seems impossible. With Dr. Laci by your side you will definitely be able to conquer the unthinkable. She’s a rare GEM!

Tarsha Jefferson

Timeka and I worked together early in her career. She has a naturally inquisitive mind and constantly seeks out ways to expand her experience and skills. Even early on, she was able to work independently with little or no guidance to deliver innovative business intelligence solutions that were very helpful in driving our organization to make data informed decisions. One of the metrics she designed from scratch was instrumental in transforming the service desk experience and improving our SLAs.

Keri McConnell, Sr. Director, Financial Services