Effective Leadership Academy - Leading from the Inside Out
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Welcome to ELA   


ELA is a 501(3)c non-profit organization that works in partnership with schools and other youth development organizations to provide dynamic leadership and development programs for students in grades 6-12 and adults that impact on student lives.



This innovative and unique "inside out" process focuses on several critical elements: personal responsibility, self-empowerment, healthy behaviors, anti bullying behaviors, "giving back", interpersonal and communication skills and moral/ethical leadership...the 21st Century Skills identified by educators, colleges and employers as essential in producing a successful individual. It is a journey of self-discovery to foster leadership, integrity and responsibility. Contact us to learn more about ELA!





ELA's mission is to help young people turn their potential into performance by developing their most valuable asset - themselves. 




Turning Potential into Performance!