Jasmine then, left with mentor Ashley Boynton, rightJasmine now In honor of Step Up’s 15th anniversary, we’re catching up with some of our most memorable teen programs participants who are now busy fulfilling their potential and changing the world! It’s not where you start; it’s where you finish. It’s a timeless phrase, but there may  Continue Reading »

In honor of Step Up’s 15th anniversary, we’re catching up with some of our most memorable teen programs participants who are now busy fulfilling their potential and changing the world! Confidence. It’s one of the key traits that Step Up Women’s Network instills in its members and students. It’s that confidence that has led Feli  Continue Reading »

Angelica is a senior at The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem and a current Young Luminary. Exuberant, compassionate, and full of energy, Angelica has been accepted to an amazing 10 colleges, including Adelphi, Ithaca, and Marymount Manhattan. According to Angelica: “My mentors and peers in Step Up help me understand that I do  Continue Reading »

Demisha always brings optimism and encouragement to Step Up each week.  While her schedule is busy with school and family commitments and cheerleading, she makes Step Up a priority and attends many field trips including January’s I Dream To… Day with her mentor Rebecca.  We are especially proud of her for taking a risk and  Continue Reading »

Step Up teen Elizabeth Elizabeth is a Step Up senior who has participated in Step Up programs since 9th grade. She works at the California Science Center to help support her family and practice her public speaking, since she plans to major in communications and hopes to make an impact in the lives of others. Despite Elizabeth’s  Continue Reading »