Elevate Amarillo, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders, is marking its fifth anniversary with a significant milestone: the hiring of Carter Estes as its first-ever executive director. This announcement was made at a special edition of the organization’s monthly Leadership Lunch, hosted at the Amarillo Area Foundation, where community leaders and members of Elevate Amarillo gathered to celebrate.
Founded in 2018 with a vision to empower Amarillo’s young professionals through personal development, mentorship, and civic engagement, Elevate Amarillo has made a considerable impact in its five years. Now, with Estes at the helm, the organization is hoping to expand its reach and accelerate its mission.
“I am truly excited about the future of Elevate Amarillo and am ready to roll up my sleeves to help take this organization to the next level,” Estes said. “Working alongside the board, our focus will be to amplify the voices of emerging leaders across the community and equip our members with the skills needed to step confidently into leadership roles — whether in civic, nonprofit, or business sectors.”