Elevate is an organizational and leadership development company run by Steven J. Baines. At Elevate we help individuals and organizations define themselves through their appearance, behavior, and communication.

Elevate works with leaders and organizations at moments that require clarity, judgment, and steady direction. We partner with executive teams, boards, and mission-driven institutions to strengthen leadership, align strategy, and support decisions that carry real human and organizational consequences.

Our work blends evidence-based insight with practical experience across healthcare, higher education, and complex organizations. The approach is thoughtful, grounded, and collaborative—designed to help leaders think clearly, act deliberately, and lead with both confidence and care.

Elevate is led by Steven J. Baines, Founder & Chief Elevation Officer. Steven brings a steady, discerning presence to complex environments—combining organizational psychology, leadership assessment, and facilitation experience to help leaders navigate growth, transition, and change.

While engagements are personal and relationship-driven, the work is institutional in scope—focused on building leadership capacity and systems that endure beyond any single engagement.