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
Miara Shaw
CEO + founder, Miara Shaw Enterprises
Step Up Southern Region Board Member
Member Since 2025
"[My favorite memory is] the call from my mentee celebrating the promotion we’d been prepping for. Her excitement, my pride, that shared moment reminds me of why I do what I do."
Longtime Member
Mara Hitner
VP of strategic partnerships, Matterhackers, Inc.
Member Since 2002
“I am continuously inspired by the opportunities that Step Up provides for young women to tour and attend colleges, connect with mentors, and see themselves as part of a world where women lead by raising each other up.”
Member in the News
Tamara Bond Beverly
strategic transformation support leader, Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC
Step Up Southern Region Board Vice Chair
Member Since 2018
“I joined Step Up because I believe in the power and promise of the next generation of female leaders spanning across industries, disciplines, and communities. Contributing my time, knowledge, and experience is a small offering toward a future that is more equitable, more empowered, and more reflective of the world we deserve.” Tamara was recognized by Daimler Truck Financial Services USA for the impactful work she does to empower young girls and women in her community.
Read Tamara's full feature by Daimler Truck Financial Services here
Mentor
Julie Langdon
partner and intellectual property attorney, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Step Up Legacy Society Member
Member Since 2009
“I joined Step Up because I am a huge believer that experiences develop individuals, and in turn, all girls and young women should be given the same opportunities and experiences as everyone else to help them develop into successful women. Part of that requires providing a supportive team to encourage and guide all girls through their high school years to enable them to be their future best despite any barriers in the way. Step Up provides that team.”
New Member
Bria Roberson
senior account manager, Quantcast
Member Since 2025
“I chose to join Step Up because I believe access and encouragement can shape a young woman’s future. Mentoring and helping someone see what’s already possible for them has been just as impactful for me as it has been for them.”
