We give students and members the tools to navigate the defining moments of their transformative years:
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An interactive website and online leadership curriculum -
Live Leadership Workshops and Large Forum Speaking Engagements -
One-on-one mentoring access -
Field trips that turn lessons into lived experience
At Everest, we place a priority on all the components of a successful leader.
Core Principles
Enduring Values
Leadership Skills
"You are not just the product of your environment and experiences, you are also a product of what you do with them."
A first-generation American and former high-tech CEO who rose from working-class beginnings in the Bronx, Raymond Sozzi, Sr., is living proof that the American Dream can be a reality. He founded The Everest Leadership Academy to give youth the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
At Everest, we actually transform lives. Take the words of our students.
Everest has changed my life. Before being part of the leadership club I had no idea what I was capable of.
I used to be very nervous but Everest has helped me believe in my own ideas and learn how to start my own business.
I’m going to take all that I’ve learned and start a leadership club at my next school.
I’m going to take all that I’ve learned and start a leadership club at my next school.
From former students to experienced leaders, Everest is making a difference in communities and lives.
Everyone has a stake in developing tomorrow’s leaders.
To continue and expand our mission, Everest needs the support of donors. Will you make an investment in our future leaders?
Strengthen your leadership mission as an Everest affiliate.
Whether you’re an educator, with a non-profit, or an aspiring program leader, as an affiliate you’ll have access to our complete Whole-Person Leadership Development curriculum and many other valuable resources.