Meet Your Coaches
We created Elevate AI Coaching because we saw an opportunity and problem. On the one hand, generative AI can sharpen critical thinking skills, channel creativity, and truly empower users. On the other hand, the field is rife with false promises and sloppy approaches. We want to help you cut through the noise and find real, personalized solutions.


Chris Lele
Founder & CEO
Chris has pioneered a unique “thought partnership” approach to AI, built on key Golden Rules that help you understand AI and harness its power in dynamic ways.
Prior to founding Elevate AI Coaching, Chris was a lead instructor at Magoosh Test Prep, where his instruction reached millions of students worldwide. His teaching and coaching methods have been endorsed by many of the world’s top universities, including

David Recine
Director of Curriculum & Content
David is a former classroom teacher who has provided technology and AI-focused training to employees at numerous organizations, including the United Nations, the Minnesota Department of Education, Wells Fargo, Nestlé, and Hyundai.
David’s work in curriculum design has been referenced in numerous peer-reviewed journals and scholarly databases, including ResearchGate, Brill, Frontiers in Psychology, and The International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics.

Levi Kerns
Director of Operations
Levi has a decade of experience as a workplace trainer and career coach. Since 2021, he has been an AI integration trainer and coach across multiple industries.
Levi has been a training consultant for staffing firms throughout the U.S., including Greene Resources, HB Staffing, LevelUp HR, and Clark Personnel. In that capacity, he has designed and delivered training to employees at PepsiCo, Lyft, Avis, Lululemon, and the U.S. Navy