Meet Our Founder
Alexia Van Heel- ISTJ
My name is Alexia Van Heel and I am the founder of Elev8 Youth Life Skills. This program is very personal to me as I was emancipated at the young age of 15. I was legally independent and on my own. I encountered so many adversities, bounced around from house to house and was homeless at one point. It was a rough ride that I would not wish upon anyone. I was confronted with numerous opportunities for improvement that I was forced to quickly recognize, own and recycle into what I call life skills. I eventually found my way, was on the honor roll, Dean's list, played varsity sports and graduated high school. I have a Bachelor’s degree and two Masters degrees. Now, I’m working my dream job as a Trauma Physician Assistant. On my spare time I enjoy coaching basketball and spending time with my family. I am happily married and have two incredibly energetic children who keep me very engaged and on my toes.
Our Board Members
Alexia Van Heel
Jameelah Muhammad
Jameelah Muhammad
Youth Life Skills Coach & Founder / CEO
Alexia is a first generation American born in Los Angeles, California. Both of her parents are from Belize, Central America. She has a Bachelor's degree in Science and a Masters in Healthcare Management. She is also a Certified Crucial Conversations Instructor. She worked in various healthcare mana
Youth Life Skills Coach & Founder / CEO
Alexia is a first generation American born in Los Angeles, California. Both of her parents are from Belize, Central America. She has a Bachelor's degree in Science and a Masters in Healthcare Management. She is also a Certified Crucial Conversations Instructor. She worked in various healthcare management positions for 10 years before pursuing another Masters degree to become a Physician Assistant. She currently works as a Trauma Physician Assistant in Mesa, AZ. During her free time she enjoys coaching various youth sports teams, anything outdoors, traveling with her husband and two kids as well as any volunteer opportunities in her community.
Jameelah Muhammad
Jameelah Muhammad
Jameelah Muhammad
Youth Life Skills Coach & Board Member
Spencer Van Heel
Jameelah Muhammad
Spencer Van Heel
Youth Life Skills Coach & Board Member
Spencer is originally from the Big Sky State of Montana, transplanted to Tempe Arizona where he resides with his amazing wife and two kids. Spencer is the true jack of all trades. He used to be a recreational pilot, worked in retail and auto sales, worked in health information technologies, medical st
Youth Life Skills Coach & Board Member
Spencer is originally from the Big Sky State of Montana, transplanted to Tempe Arizona where he resides with his amazing wife and two kids. Spencer is the true jack of all trades. He used to be a recreational pilot, worked in retail and auto sales, worked in health information technologies, medical sterile processing, ophthalmology technician, construction worker, real estate agent and real estate investment. Currently he is a private real estate manager and stay at home dad. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys coaching youth sports as well as transporting, mentoring and assisting his kids who own their own mobile mini donut business. Spencer says he’s super proud of his wife for starting Elev8 Youth Life Skills and he’s excited to be a part of such a great cause.