During his time at LEAP as the Youth Development Director, Elvert helped transform the lives of many teenagers as a mentor, trusted advisor, and a leader. Under Elvert’s direction, over 98% of LEAP teens have graduated from high school, have been accepted to a 2 or 4-year college, attended seven college tour trips, mentor youth ages 7-15, and volunteered at local churches, shelters, and food banks. LEAP’s Youth Development program has become one of the most recognized programs in Connecticut.

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In 2014, Elvert was asked to lead LEAP’s Aquatics Program and was tasked with reshaping a program that dissolved in 2009. LEAP’s Aquatics Program now operates on a year-round basis, is a progressive program offered to children and adults ages 5 and up, introduces and then solidifies the performance of basic swim strokes, and water safety tools in a supportive environment. Elvert introduced a “learn-to-swim class” model taught in five-week sessions where students attend class twice a week. LEAP’s Aquatics program grown exponentially during his five years of leadership and averages over 500 swimmers per year.

 

Elvert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of New Haven and was a two-sport athlete (football and track) for the Chargers. In 2015, Elvert was inducted in the UNH Hall of Fame for Football.

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Elvert has dedicated his life and work to youth development and plans to continue sharing his skills in pursuit of supporting young people.