Thainie

"Step up means everything to me, in terms of exploring skills and places and opportunities. It opens a lot of doors for me, and I am quite grateful."

Jaslyn

“Step Up to me represents a vulnerable yet exciting club where you can talk about the smallest things or big fears you have for the future. Ultimately step up is there to support young girls.”

Roslyn

“I spoke to my counselor about my interest in finance and accounting and she recommended I attend an event at Deloitte. When I went to the event, I was so inspired. I saw this CNA career exploration day at Step Up and decided to attend to learn more!”

Anais

“This program has been amazing and helped me make new friends. Step up has helped me get out of my shell and I love going to the event and talking to people.”

Zoe

“Step up really helped me see a clearer image of myself in the future, especially what I want to do after high school and setting goals for myself during that period.”

Alison Herman

“Navigating today's world is incredibly overwhelming. I'm glad programs like Step Up exist to build confidence and help them achieve their dreams!”

Karen Kwetey

“I like being able to form a connection, as well as see the ‘spark’ when my mentee has either figured out a way to leverage their interest in a new career path, or saw an opportunity to pursue something that they previously thought wasn't possible.”

Shari Wenker

“[My favorite part of mentoring is] meeting so many fabulous women and helping them truly see themselves, what’s possible, and helping them navigate the world to reach their dreams.”

Pam Ching

“My favorite part about mentoring is how much I learn from the young women I meet! Mentoring also helps the mentor connect to her own life story and the lessons she has learned. In the end, mentoring is a profound gift for all involved.”

Jeanine Botwe

“My favorite part about mentoring is witnessing the transformation — seeing a young woman gain confidence in her abilities, discover new passions, and take bold steps toward her dreams. It's incredibly rewarding to build genuine relationships and celebrate both the small and major milestones alongside them.”

Anatashia L.

“Mentorship works when both the mentor and mentee are provided with the right tools and guidance to navigate the mentoring process effectively. Step Up excels in this area by ensuring that both parties are well-equipped, and the matches are often highly accurate, aligning the mentor's expertise with the mentee's needs.”

Katherine Hagman

“I really love being a mentor in the school. The sessions I went to had great kids and great teachers and counselors. I could tell they really love the students and the students have a great rapport with the adults.”

Jamie Kelley

“Mentorship thrives when someone is genuinely committed to guiding and empowering the next generation to reach their full potential in every aspect of life. For me, it’s about continually pouring into young women as they navigate their journeys, helping them discover their true selves in a world that often tries to limit them because we know there is so much more waiting for them.”