High school girls and those who identify with girlhood
Who We Are
Success is subjective. No one destination fits all – so why would one path fit all?
At Step Up, we believe girls deserve to define and pursue success on their terms. By bringing girls together in inspired spaces – on and offline – we spark exploration and discussion of what’s possible. With structured support and access to a strong community, we guide girls towards their unique goals: first, by identifying those goals and then, building the roadmap to get there.
Whether there is college, an internship, a network, or simply confidence – we’re there for it and there for you.
Step Up Girls Are
Young women and those who identify with womanhood ages 18-23
Girls of color facing systemic barriers and/or first-generation students
Our Mission
Through structured programs, focused support, and inspiring connections, we help girls define and achieve their unique visions of success.
Step Up Ambassadors
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Krystal De Hart Pena
Next Step Up Ambassador
Los Angeles
![Lorraine Wyatt,]()
Lorraine Wyatt,
Next Step Up Ambassador
Chicago
![Melanie Remkus]()
Melanie Remkus
Next Step Up Ambassador
Chicago
![Nehanda Hammonds]()
Nehanda Hammonds
Next Step Up Ambassador
New York City
![Nicolle Echeverri]()
Nicolle Echeverri
Next Step Up Ambassador
Huntington Park, CA
![Elaine Dimabuyu]()
Elaine Dimabuyu
Next Step Up Ambassador
Ryerson University
![Elaine Dimabuyu]()
Elaine Dimabuyu
Next Step Up Ambassador
Toronto
![Holly Honore]()
Holly Honore
Next Step Up Ambassador
Port Allen, LA
![Juliana Romero]()
Juliana Romero
Next Step Up Ambassador
UC Davis
![Juliana Romero]()
Juliana Romero
Next Step Up Ambassador
Davis, CA
![Melanie Remkus]()
Melanie Remkus
Next Step Up Ambassador
Columbia College Chicago
![Monica Laddaran]()
Monica Laddaran
Next Step Up Ambassador
Chicago
![Aishah Shaikh]()
Aishah Shaikh
Teen Ambassador
Dallas
![Alicia Uribe]()
Alicia Uribe
Teen Ambassador
Los Angeles
![Anahi Sailema]()
Anahi Sailema
Teen Ambassador
Chicago
![Carmen Esparza]()
Carmen Esparza
Teen Ambassador
Chicago
![Deeksha Bandi]()
Deeksha Bandi
Teen Ambassador
Irving
![Dianna Mata]()
Dianna Mata
Teen Ambassador
Los Angeles
![Fahmida Manik]()
Fahmida Manik
Teen Ambassador
New York
![Fenicia Crawford]()
Fenicia Crawford
Teen Ambassador
Nashville, TN
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Gabriela Flores-Ayala
Teen Ambassador
Gertz-Ressler Alliance High School, Los Angeles, CS
I became an activist because I believe in myself. I know the experiences I’ve had with Step Up helped me gain the confidence and self-esteem to get to that place.
— Valeria, Step Up Ambassador
Our Leadership
Andrya R. Smith
Chair, National Board of Directors
Kaye Popofsky Kramer
Founder
Be a Corporate Partner
Partner with Step Up in our mission to help girls define and pursue their dreams of success. Step Up crafts activations that connect your brand with our community of women members and young women mentees, and provides your employees with mentoring and networking opportunities.