The Elara Institute Team
“I didn’t create Elara to meet a moment. I created it to build a system — one that will outlive me.” - Jamaal Burton
Elara Executive Leadership
Jamaal Burton - CEO & Founder
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Jamaal Burton - CEO & Founder
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Jamaal Burton - CEO & Founder
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First Last - Chief Financial Officer
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First Last - Chief Financial Officer
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First Last - Chief Financial Officer
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LaVanashell Johnson - Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
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LaVanashell Johnson - Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
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LaVanashell Johnson - Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
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First Last - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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First Last - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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First Last - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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First Last - Chief Program Officer
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First Last - Chief Program Officer
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First Last - Chief Program Officer
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First Last - VP of Alumni Relations
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First Last - VP of Alumni Relations
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First Last - VP of Alumni Relations
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First Last - Executive Director
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First Last - Executive Director
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First Last - Executive Director
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First Last - Chief Developemt Officer
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First Last - Chief Developemt Officer
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First Last - Chief Developemt Officer
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Elara Team Members
Learn more about the team leading Elara Institute's work across every initiative.
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Empowering the future of Black
excellence through HBCUs.
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Empowering the future of Black
excellence through HBCUs.
© 2025 Elara Institute. All Rights Reserved. Elara Institute is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.