Luigi Morillas

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Elite 8 Foundation
23-Year United States Marine Corps Experience| Strategic Nonprofit Leader

🔹 Professional Overview

Luigi Morillas is the Chief Executive Officer of Elite 8 Foundation, where he leads with the discipline, integrity, and strategic insight developed over a 23-year career in the United States Marine Corps. With a background in transportation logistics, operations management, and personnel development, Luigi brings a mission-focused leadership style that ensures excellence in both planning and execution.

At Elite 8, Luigi is responsible for directing the organization’s strategic growth, developing impactful community programs, and fostering partnerships that align with the foundation’s mission of service, education, and empowerment. His leadership is informed by decades of experience overseeing military logistics operations, managing cross-functional teams, and training the next generation of leaders.

🔹 Core Skills & Leadership Strengths

• Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

• Community Engagement & Mission-Driven Execution

• Program Development & Volunteer Coordination

• Operational Oversight & Logistics Management

• Risk Assessment, Conflict Resolution & Team Building

• Budgeting, Fundraising Strategy, and Public Speaking

🎓 Education

• Master of Science in Homeland Security – Trident University
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management – Trident University
• Bachelor of Science in Leadership – Trident University

These advanced degrees further support Luigi’s capability in managing both organizational safety and resource allocation — essential skills in nonprofit and operational leadership.

🌍 Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Spanish (Native)

• Portuguese (Conversational)

🏅 Certifications

• Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma
  Expertise in process improvement, operational efficiency, and performance optimization.

• Achieve Global Certified
  Leadership and customer service development training

🪖 Military Career Highlights

• 23 years of active-duty service in the United States Marine Corps

• Served as Senior Enlisted Advisor, overseeing personnel, discipline, readiness, and leadership development

• Led Marines through various operational environments, ensuring excellence in logistics, coordination, and mission success

• Recognized for mentorship, integrity, and commitment to service

🌐 Current Role – Elite 8 Foundation

As CEO of Elite 8 Foundation, Luigi is dedicated to creating opportunities that uplift underserved communities and empower individuals to lead with purpose. He drives the foundation’s mission by:

• Expanding access to community service and volunteer opportunities

• Building structured programs for youth mentorship and leadership development

• Promoting civic engagement, discipline, and personal growth rooted in service

• Strengthening relationships with schools, local organizations, and military veterans to build a collaborative impact network

• Ensuring operational efficiency and long-term sustainability through strategic planning and accountability

His Marine Corps values — Honor, Courage, Commitment — remain at the heart of everything he does at Elite 8.