Uplift Path
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About

Uplift Path

Uplift Path unlocks true growth for founders and organizations by designing clear, sustainable pathways to progress. Our purpose is to uplift every client we serve through trusted collaboration, holistic support, and transparent guidance at every stage of business development.

With a foundation in strategic advisory and disciplined business solutions, our team brings cross-industry expertise to help businesses reach new milestones and build lasting impact. Success is driven by custom strategies, shared decision-making, and measurable results tailored for startups and organizations across all sectors.

Our Core Values

Our leadership brings decades of hard-won experience from the front lines of social work, education, and clinical practice. They guide our mission with steady hands and clear eyes.

Unity Through Collaboration

Partnership where everyone rises together.

Pathways with Clarity

Clear, transparent routes to meaningful progress.

Lead with Compassion

Empathy and person-centered care in every interaction.

Inclusion for All

Cultural humility and equity for marginalized populations.

Foster Hope

Unlock true potential through strength-based, holistic support.

Total Person Care

Holistic support addressing all dimensions of wellness.

Why Uplift Path

Support that understands you. Care that moves you forward.

These values aren’t just words on a page—they’re the foundation of everything we do at Uplift Path. They reflect what our clients, our team, and our partners have told us matters most. They’re backed by research, required by accreditation standards, and, most importantly, they’re what truly make a difference in people’s lives.

When you work with Uplift Path, you can trust that we’ll UPLIFT you—through partnership, clarity, compassion, inclusion, hope, and whole-person care.

Our Team

The people behind the work.

Julia Gilliam, Chief Compliance Officer at Uplift Path
Julia Gilliam
Chief Compliance Officer

Julia is a trauma-informed social worker with 9 years of experience in behavioral health, addiction recovery, and mental health services. She specializes in mentoring professionals, managing recovery programs, and creating supportive environments for diverse clients, including survivors of human trafficking and K-8 students. Julia is committed to fostering resilience and positive change in every community served.

Devyani Balladin, Chief Operating Officer at Uplift Path
Devyani Balladin
Chief Operating Officer

Devyani Balladin, COO of Uplift Path Inc., brings 20+ years of leadership across business, behavioral health, education, and nonprofits. Known for people-centered solutions, she strengthens teams, streamlines operations, and drives growth. Her behavioral health expertise fosters strategic clarity and sustainable change, aligning strategy, culture, and resources for measurable impact.

Martha Matthews, Chief Risk Officer at Uplift Path
Martha Matthews
Chief Risk Officer

Martha brings 20+ years expertise in enterprise risk management and governance for financial, healthcare, and other enterprises. She is a former Board member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals and a recipient of a U.S. Senate Leadership Gavel for constitutional delegate contributions to a healthcare nonprofit focused on educating future professionals, now with 55 charters serving 300,000 global members.

Advisory Board

Our advisors bring decades of cross-industry expertise to guide our strategic approach.

Associate Dean of Residential Life - MIT

Tasha Coppett sees the whole picture

Tasha N. Coppett is a higher education executive with 20 years of experience in student services, operations, and admissions. She currently serves at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as Associate Dean of Residential Life and Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Key Expertise

  • Strategic Operations: Leads residential strategy, housing, and orientation processes for large university communities.
  • Global Experience: Previously held leadership roles at Brown University, Georgia State University, and King’s College London.
  • Credentials: Holds an MBA in Global Management and is completing a Master of Legal Studies at Cornell University.
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Where We're Headed — and How We Get There

Uplift Path exists to move people and organizations forward. Two ways in, one goal we're counting toward.

Our Vision

A future where every life thrives—clear pathways, trusted collaboration, and sustainable support for all.

Our Mission

Our mission: uplift 100,000 lives by 2036 through sustainable paths to lasting change.

Frequently Asked Questions

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