THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE

Meet the
Step-Up Omaha
Team.

Partnering with you to ensure a positive and
impactful experience for everyone involved.

Leadership. Mentorship. Opportunity.

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GUIDING THE WORK

Our Leadership Team

Meet the team members who coordinate programming,
partnerships, resources, and day-to-day support
for Step-Up Omaha.


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Our team leads with purpose, structure, and heart—working
together to create meaningful opportunities and lasting
impact for young people across Omaha.

LEADERSHIP VOICES

What Drives Our Work

Different responsibilities. One shared commitment
to helping young people thrive.

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I lead with vision, accountability, and purpose—making
sure every intern experience is meaningful, organized,
empowering, and connected to a larger mission of
growth and opportunity.
KRISSHONDA LEVERING

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I help turn vision into action by connecting strategy,
people, and programming so every young person feels
supported, challenged, and equipped to succeed.
CHARLES CARTER (CJ)

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I build bridges between preparation and possibility
by creating learning experiences and resource
connections that help young people move forward
with clarity and confidence.
BRENDA ESQUEDA

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We help create experiences that do more than place
interns—we help build environments where young people
can develop professionalism, confidence, and a vision
for their future.
WORKSITE LEADERSHIP

SUPPORTING THE JOURNEY

Career & Life Skills Coaches

Supporting young people as they explore their strengths,
build confidence, and prepare for their next steps.

UNITED BY PURPOSE

About Our Team

At Step-Up Omaha, our team is united by a shared
commitment to helping young people access meaningful
opportunities, build real-world skills, and discover
what is possible for their future.

We lead with care, consistency, and purpose—creating
experiences that inspire growth, strengthen confidence,
and connect youth to pathways that matter.

Together, we do more than support a program. We help
build futures, strengthen community, and invest in
the next generation of leaders who will move
Omaha forward.

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Vision in Action

We approach every role with intention and make
sure each experience reflects growth,
opportunity, and impact.

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Youth at the Center

We serve in a way that helps young people feel
seen, supported, challenged, and prepared
for what comes next.

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Built for Lasting Impact

We help create confidence, connections,
exposure, and pathways that leave an effect
well beyond one season.

Strong Teams.
Stronger Futures.

Working together to create opportunity,
inspire growth, and help Omaha’s young people succeed.