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Elevating skills. Empowering minds. Establishing workplaces for all.
Ellavate Charity Foundation’s mission is to champion empowerment and equity for those who have been historically excluded in the workplace through free webinars, community programs, and research initiatives.
Our efforts foster diverse talent pipelines, drive innovation, and encourage long-term business success.
With a particular interest in women and People of Color, Ellavate Charity Foundation works to encourage good organizational practices by focusing on the impact of the corporate and business landscape on the experiences of historically marginalized identities.
Our Mission
Our Why
Marginalized groups in the workplace often encounter challenges such as impostor syndrome, FOMO (fear of missing out), minority stress, perfectionism, stereotype threat, difficulty self-promoting, and fears of failure, judgment, and vulnerability. Historically, women and ethnic minorities have also faced the challenge of being overlooked and undervalued, which can hinder their full participation and growth.
Forbes, Internal And External Challenges Faced By Women And Ethnic Minorities That Make Them More Vulnerable At Work.
While women are making strides in the workforce, a 'broken rung' at the first step up to manager has meant that for every 100 men promoted from entry-level to managerial positions, only 87 women and 82 women of color are promoted. This gap highlights the continued need for strategies to support equitable career advancement.
McKinsey, Women in the Workplace 2022
Black professionals, comprising 13 percent of the U.S. population, represent 8 percent of the workforce in professional roles, signaling an opportunity to increase representation in high-skill sectors.
SHRM, Barriers for Black Professionals
The management landscape in the U.S. is predominantly white (70.8%), while Latinx, Asian, and Black managers comprise 14.4%, 6.2%, and 6%, respectively, presenting an opportunity to diversify leadership at all levels.
Zippia, Manager Demographics and Statistics in the U.S.
A significant percentage (nearly 62%) of professionals of color feel that their ethnic background has impacted their opportunities for pay raises, promotions, key assignments, or career advancement, underscoring the need for a more equitable work environment.
Forbes, Internal And External Challenges Faced By Women And Ethnic Minorities That Make Them More Vulnerable At Work.
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