Meet the Elevate Leadership Team
+ Who we are +
We’re a close-knit family here at Elevate – a diverse group of empathetic minds, seasoned professionals, and advocates for well-being with expertise spanning disability, aged care, and rehabilitation. With lived experiences of overcoming challenges, we share a commitment to making lives better. We’re here to empower dreams, enhance well-being, and uplift each other, just as we’re dedicated to uplifting you.
+ Meet the Executive Team +
Nick Formichella is one of the founders of Elevate. With over 30 years’ experience within the Accounting industry Nick is well respected by his clients and his advice is held in high regard. Experience has demonstrated to Nick the importance that clients have someone they can trust and rely upon to listen intently and understand their needs. Nick enjoys bike riding & golf and follows the AFL, Soccer, and Basketball.
Nick
Formichella
Executive
Nick is an Elevate Founder and an experienced accountant – a diligent number-cruncher by day, and a devoted ab-cruncher by night.
With 35 years of experience in the disability field, Mary is renowned for her empathetic and caring counselling style, taking pride in assisting clients to live independently with secure sustainable employment. Inspired by her two nephews under the NDIS, Mary understands the unique challenges individuals with disabilities face and is committed to providing tailored support. Beyond her career, Mary’s commitment to charitable causes extends to her spare time, finding joy in assisting charities with fundraising efforts. The heartfelt cookbook she authored, dedicated to her late mother, is a testament to her dedication to cancer causes.
Mary
Marchesan
Director
Mary helped raise Elevate from the ground up. Outside of work, she also raises funds for charity and helped raise her nephews under the NDIS.
With over two decades of dedicated experience in community services and finance I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for supporting our clients. My commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the workplace as I find joy in cooking exploring nature through hiking cherishing family moments and sharing my love with our canine companions.
Maryann
Markovich
Executive Assistant
Maryann is a full-time finance guru at Elevate, and a part-time collector of animals at home.