Step-Up Omaha Coaching Team
Partnering with you to ensure a positive and impactful experience for everyone involved.
This page highlights our Year-Round Coaches and Leadership Team. If you are looking for your Summer Coach, please visit the Contact Your Coach directory page.
Village Empowerment Center
5190 Sprague Plaza
Omaha, NE 68104
Monday — Friday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Phone: (402) 502-3763
Leadership Team
Leadership Voices
KrisShonda Levering
“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.”
Charles Carter (CJ)
“I help turn vision into action by connecting strategy, people, and programming so every young person feels supported, challenged, and equipped to succeed.”
Brenda Esqueda
“I build bridges between preparation and possibility by creating learning experiences and resource connections that help young people move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Worksite Leadership
“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.”
Career & Life Skills Coaches
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.
Schools We Serve
Step-Up Omaha partners with schools across the city to help young people connect to career exposure, work experiences, and future opportunities.
Omaha Public High Schools
Bryan
Buena Vista
Burke
Central
North
Northwest
South
Westview
Millard Public High Schools
Millard South
Millard West
Other Schools
Creighton Prep
Marian
Westside
Omaha Street School
Quest Forward Academy Omaha
Ralston
Roncalli
Grade and Middle Schools
Beveridge
Bryan Middle
Buffett
Davis
Holy Name
King Science
Lewis & Clark
Marrs
McMillan
Monroe
Morton
Nathan Hale
Norris
Ralston
Sacred Heart
Is your school not listed?
Email us at
info@stepupomaha.com