Save the Date & Sponsorship Opportunity (BALTIMORE – April 17, 2026) – In a city where second chances can mean everything, Elev8 Baltimore is bringing a powerful story of transformation, leadership, and purpose to the forefront. On an upcoming evening that promises both inspiration and impact, Elev8 Baltimore will host an intimate fireside chat featuring Larry Miller — former CEO of the Jordan Brand, current Chairman of its Advisory Board, founder of the Justice & Upward Mobility Project, and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Jump: From the Streets to the Suites. Miller’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From incarceration in his youth to executive leadership at global powerhouses like Nike and the Portland Trail Blazers, Miller has become one of the nation’s most respected voices at the intersection of business, justice, and opportunity. His story is not just about success — it’s about accountability, redemption, and what’s possible when systems and individuals align toward growth. A Conversation That Matters Joining Miller for the evening will be Cory McCray, a consistent advocate for Baltimore communities, alongside moderator Alicia Wilson, Vice President for Civic Engagement and Opportunity at Johns Hopkins University. Together, they will explore themes that hit home in Baltimore: Leadership forged through adversity The realities and consequences of youth incarceration Pathways to economic mobility The role of community in shaping outcomes This is not surface-level conversation. This is lived experience meeting policy, business, and real-world impact. Elev8 Baltimore: A Model for Community Transformation At the heart of this event is Elev8 Baltimore — an organization rooted in a full-service community schools strategy designed to meet young people where they are. Elev8 Baltimore doesn’t just talk about change. They build it. By integrating after-school programming, health services, family engagement, and community partnerships directly into school environments, Elev8 is redefining what support looks like for Baltimore’s youth. Their work spans key neighborhoods including East Baltimore, Cherry Hill, Sandtown-Winchester, Walbrook, and Pigtown/Washington Village — communities that know both the challenges and the potential of this city. Their philosophy is simple but powerful:When schools become hubs for opportunity — academically, socially, and emotionally — entire communities rise. More Than a Conversation The evening will also feature a special performance by Dance & BMore, adding a cultural dimension that reflects the creativity and resilience of Baltimore’s young people. This is not just an event. It is a call to action. For business leaders, educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders, the fireside chat represents an opportunity to invest — not only financially through sponsorship — but intellectually and socially in solutions that matter. Why This Matters Now In a time when conversations around justice reform, economic mobility, and youth development are more urgent than ever, Elev8 Baltimore is creating space for dialogue that is both honest and forward-thinking. Larry Miller’s story reminds us that the distance between the streets and the suites is not as far as it may seem — when opportunity, accountability, and support align. And in Baltimore, that alignment could change…
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