Elevate Human Services | Leadership & Staff Development

It's Time to Talk™

Meaningful conversations that strengthen direct support professionals, managers, supervisors, and organizations through practical consulting, coaching, and leadership development.

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Empowering Human Services Professionals

Purpose-Driven Professional Development

We empower professionals through meaningful conversations, practical coaching, and experience-driven learning that strengthens confidence, communication, and person-centered excellence.

Practical Leadership Development

Engage in interactive workshops designed to elevate the competencies of direct support professionals and management teams. Our sessions cover critical topics such as trauma-informed care, ethical leadership, and effective communication.

Person-Centered Excellence

We help professionals confidently apply organizational policies, CARF, QUEST, and DDS standards through practical, real-world strategies that improve service quality and enrich the lives of those they support.

ELEVATE Leadership Framework

Our signature framework integrates leadership principles with person-centered practices, ensuring that professionals are equipped to lead with integrity and inspire positive change within their communities.

About Elevate Human Services

At Elevate Human Services, we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of the human services profession through exceptional leadership development and professional training. Our mission is to empower organizations and individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver high-quality, person-centered services that truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We partner with a diverse range of stakeholders, including direct support professionals, healthcare providers, and educational institutions, to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Our ELEVATE Leadership Framework serves as the cornerstone of our approach, integrating best practices in leadership, ethical decision-making, and workforce development. Join us in our commitment to elevating professionals and enriching lives.

With over 20 years of experience in human services, I began my career as a Direct Support Professional and advanced into leadership through hands-on experience, continuous learning, and a passion for serving others. Those experiences inspired me to create Elevate Human Services, where I help professionals build confidence, strengthen practical skills, and deliver person-centered support with purpose, compassion, and excellence.

"Meet the Founder"

Fola

Founder & CEO | Leadership Consultant | Human Services Professional

Johnny Carter

Senior Training Consultant

Lisa Brown

Workforce Development Specialist

Kimberly Baker

Executive Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of training programs do you offer?

We offer a variety of training programs including customized leadership development, professional workshops, planned online learning and professional development resources and certification programs tailored to the needs of direct support professionals, supervisors, and organizations in the human services sector.

How can Elevate Human Services help my organization?

At Elevate Human Services, we help organizations strengthen their greatest asset—their people. Through practical, experience-driven training, leadership development, and our "It's Time to Talk™" sessions, we help staff rediscover their purpose, build confidence, strengthen communication, prevent burnout, and apply person-centered practices, company policies, and DDS standards with confidence to improve outcomes for those they support.

What Makes Elevate Different?

ELEVATE is different from compliance training. It's about investing in the people who provide the care. It complements required training by strengthening the confidence, resilience, and sense of purpose that help professionals apply their knowledge every day.

Who we serve

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Residential Supervisors, Program Directors, Human Services Managers, Nonprofit Organizations, Human Services Agencies, Day Programs, Residential Programs, Healthcare & Behavioral Health Professionals, Colleges & Workforce Development Programs.