The Heart of ELSO

Together, we are the catalysts, opening minds and doors, and providing a place and support for our youth to grow.

Driving systems change by investing financial resources leaders and communities
Providing access to paid learning and internship opportunities.
Fostering a teaching and learning organization
creating program for youth can see themselves as confident and capable scientific leaders.

Our Impact

280 hours of paid hands-on leadership development experiences for young adults.

150 youth exposed to interdisciplinary STEAMED lessons in immersive, science-based camps.

48 youth engaged in hands-on learning alongside corporate partners in architecture, engineering, and construction.
1000+ youth developed curiosity into science, engineering, and urban design at ELSO-produced events

Our mission is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all.

Our vision is Cultivating Generations of Innovators and Problem Solvers for Local and Global Impact.

Meet the Founders

Founded by Sprinavasa Turner (left) & Kellianne Richardson PhD (right), ELSO's mission is to Our mission is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all.

“As a mother, community builder, educator, and co-founder, my vision is future focused. My wildest dreams are to follow in my ancestors footsteps; to hustle and build limitless resources for Black and Brown children and their futures, to continue our legacy of untameable pride, self determination, and power.”

— Sprinavasa Turner | sprinavasa@campelso.org

Sprinavasa B. Turner

Co-Founder & Executive Director

“My work with ELSO is very fulfilling. Every year we find deeper, more meaningful ways to grow our impact and I am thrilled at how responsive our programming has been able to be. ELSO has been an outlet for me to create the world I want to live in.
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— Kellianne Richardson PhD. | kellianne@campelso.org