10 Years of Long-term Life-changing Legacy of Elevate

Elevate Indianapolis President and CEO Aaron Story continues the 10th anniversary alumni series with a focus on Purdue Poly High School. This episode features Victoria Anderson, a 2025 Purdue Poly graduate now attending Founders College at Butler University, and co-interviewer Gabe Story, a Purdue Poly alumnus and current Hanover College student. Victoria shares her journey graduating high school...

Imani, a George Washington High School graduate and IU Indianapolis student, joins Elevate Indianapolis President Aaron Story and co-host Calvin Washington to share how perseverance, faith, and family shaped her path toward a career in public health and nursing. In this episode of “10 Years of Long-Term Life-Changing Legacy of Elevate,” she opens up about overcoming academic setbacks, discovering...

Union ironworker Chris Estrada joins Elevate Indianapolis President Aaron Story and co-host Calvin Washington to share his inspiring journey from homelessness on Indy’s west side to building a thriving career and mentoring others. A 2019 Arsenal Tech graduate, Estrada reflects on lessons from Elevate mentors, how hard work and integrity shaped his life, and what “thriving” really means. This episo...

Elevate Indianapolis presents another inspiring story in our 10-year legacy series. Elevate Indianapolis President Aaron Story and co-host Calvin Washington sit down with David Leye, a George Washington High School graduate and college basketball player at the City College of New York. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised on the west side of Indianapolis, Le reflects on his journey from being cut fr...

In this Elevate Indianapolis alumni podcast, President and CEO Aaron Story and co-host Calvin Washington speak with Mariana, a 2022 Arsenal Tech graduate and current senior at the University of Indianapolis. Mariana reflects on her journey growing up in Fountain Square, attending local schools including William McKinley School 39 and Harshman Middle School, and eventually graduating from Arsenal T...

In this Elevate Indianapolis alumni podcast, President and CEO Aaron Story and co-host Calvin Washington speak with Te’Niah Evans as the organization marks its 10th anniversary. Evans, a 2022 graduate now studying business at Indiana Wesleyan, reflects on her journey from North Carolina to Indianapolis, her experiences with IPS and township schools, and how Elevate mentors like Ms. Garza and Ms. B...

In this first episode of Elevate Indianapolis’ 10th anniversary alumni podcast series, President and CEO Aaron Story and leadership coach Gisela Perez introduce George Washington High School graduate Calvin Washington. Calvin shares how Elevate’s mentors shaped his life, from middle school fights to launching his own car detailing business and preparing for Indiana University’s Kelley School of Bu...

In this special trailer, Elevate Indianapolis President and CEO Aaron Story introduces 10 Years of Long-term Life-changing Legacy of Elevate, a podcast celebrating the organization’s 10th anniversary. Since 2015, Elevate has built long-term, life-changing relationships that equip students to thrive and contribute in their communities. The series features stories from alumni, students and mentors a...