Meet these standout Step Up members who are empowering the next generation of women leaders through targeted investments and mentorship! Step Up members enjoy opportunities to mentor Step Up teens and young women, and have access to programs that inspire continued growth and connections in their own career! Ready to join this incredible group of women? Explore our membership levels and select the investment and impact that’s most meaningful for you at www.suwn.org/membership/.
Board Member
Brittainy Hall
Senior Consultant, Kotter
Step Up Southern Region Board Member
Supporter Since 2022, Step Up Board Member Since 2025
"I joined Step Up because its mission to empower girls and young women through mentorship, structured programs, and meaningful connections felt like home and aligned perfectly with my heart for service. With over a decade in the nonprofit sector, I knew right away this was the right place to continue helping the next generation pursue bold, purpose-driven futures."
Longtime Member
Jennifer Hochman
SVP Retail, Operations & Digital Banking at Beal Service Corporation
Supporter Since 2005
“My passion for equity, justice, and empowerment runs deep. I’m committed to racial equity, inclusion, and ongoing allyship, learning every day how to use my privilege and platform to support others. I believe in creating spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to rise.
Through Step Up, I’ve had the chance to give back in a way that feels deeply aligned with my values. It’s been an honor to support the next generation of young women, and this community continues to be one of the most meaningful parts of my journey.”
Member in the News
Laura Probst
Principal + Chief Strategist, Do Good: Make Money
Step Up Legacy Society Member
Supporter Since 2007
"As a longtime Step Up supporter and champion of community investment, Laura empowers individuals and companies to create lasting legacies of their impact on society. In her recently published chapter in the Amazon bestseller Voices for Impact, Laura shares a powerful story of a teen discovering her voice and the courage to use it. We’re honored Laura is a member of the Step Up Legacy Society, helping to ensure future generations of girls have access to mentorship programs that guide them to build confidence in their own voice."
Mentor
Leila Milano
SVP, Global Digital Distribution and Product Counsel, TelevisaUnivision
Step Up Legacy Society Member
Supporter since 2013
"My mission is helping girls see how special and important they are to this world. Each girl I get to work with at Step Up possesses unique gifts based on their passions and lived experiences and often what holds them back is their struggle to see that. As a mentor with Step Up, we get to work 1:1 with girls to build confidence, educate, and create pathways to opportunity, making meaningful friendships along the way!"
New Member
Krystal Alegbeleye
Human Resources Director, TBWA/Chiat/Day Los Angeles
Supporter Since 2024
"Upon attending Step Up Inspiration Awards in 2024, I was so heartened by how Step Up's offerings encourage and embolden young women to pursue and accomplish their goals that I had to support in this important effort. Mentorship is a gift, and it's my hope that more young girls and women will experience its benefits as they pursue their personal and career desires."
