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Tina (Gulley) Augustus is a published author, minister, community leader, and founder of Elevate Services, Inc. With more than 15 years of experience, she works with churches, and non-profit organizations to provide community and resource development.
Since a young teenager, Tina’s life has been dedicated to serving residents in her community. Some of her volunteerism involved serving on the board from 1995 to 2010 at the Chicago West Side Christian School, and from 2000 – 2001 on the Local School Council at Chicago Public Schools, Cregier Multiplex. She coordinated a major coat drive that benefited many youth, who were students or foster children with Centers for New Horizons, a social service helping families to become self-reliant in Chicago’s Bronzeville community.
Tina developed a tutoring program, The Barnabas Educational Resource Center, for elementary and high school students in the Austin neighborhood, and neighboring communities. Volunteers were recruited, trained, and managed to offer quality services to students, and their families. She provided reading assessments to identify the proper level of tutoring, and workshops to prepare students for the ACT and SAT exams.
She holds a B.A. from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, in English Literature and Black Studies, and an A.A., from Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL. She received her Community Leadership & Organizing certificate from Lugenia Burns Hope Center, Chicago, IL, and Non-profit certifications from the Donors Forum, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Foundation Center.
Tina is married, has four children, and five grandchildren; and resides with her family in Chicago, Illinois.
