Who We Are

Elevate Leadership

The people who steward, strengthen, and guide the Elevate community and conference — an executive team and an advisory council drawn from independent schools across the country.

Executive Team

Meet the Team

The people behind the Elevate movement.

Phil Goodman

Executive Director

15 years in marketing and communications at Brentwood Academy. Phil founded Elevate in 2022 to unite independent school marketing professionals. Known for creative thinking and challenging conventional approaches.

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Libby Alvarez

Associate Director

Creative marketing leader at Lipscomb Academy. Libby brings expertise in social media, video production, photography, and web design. She specializes in authentic storytelling and strategic brand development.

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Charter Members

Elevate Advisory Council

These outstanding leaders are true rock stars in the independent school communications and marketing community. As members of our charter Advisory Council, they work alongside Elevate's executive leadership team to help steward, strengthen, and guide the future of the Elevate community and conference.

Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, fresh perspective, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. We are incredibly grateful for their willingness to serve and excited about what lies ahead.