Jasna Ostojich
Chairwoman

Simply put, Jasna Ostojich is a powerful woman. She is powerful in character. Her drive and determination have lead her to doing something so extraordinary that her life’s work shall forever mark the history of the people’s lives she has touched. And that is a great many. She wants nothing in return, only to have the vision of UpLifting Lives become a reality for everyone. Low-quality apartments energized Jasna to create a program to help people. Being closely involved in Real Estate, she saw that people look to professionals to help them get ahead and live their dream ... Read More

Steven Paul Coté
Executive Director

For decades, Steven had been inspired to rebuild neighborhoods and communities when he would see dilapidated structures. He became affected by seeing tenants being taken advantage of in both public and private sector housing. Wanting to do something to alleviate these issues, Steven’s pioneering spirit guided him. He needed an organization in which he wanted to feel like he would be “bending history.” While working with Chairwoman Jasna Ostojich, and discussing her organization's ideas, UpLifting Lives became the outlet for Steven’s visionary work. Read More