Our members ARE our team. Together, we are building the political power we need to win education and economic justice for all.
Co-Founders, Co-Directors
Our co-directors Maria Harmon and Ben Zucker co-founded Step Up Louisiana because they saw the need for an independent organization with a racial justice analysis that could win on education justice and economic justice issues. Together they are working to build Step Up into a powerful force across the state.
To reach them you can contact Maria at maria@stepuplouisiana.org and Ben at ben@stepuplouisiana.org
Organizing Team!
Our staff team of effective and strategic organizers are a huge support for our members and our mission.
Kaitlyn Joshua- Statewide Organizer based in Baton Rouge: kaitlyn@stepuplouisiana.org
Tasha Williams- Economic Justice Organizer based in New Orleans: tasha@stepuplouisiana.org
Kayonna Armstrong- Parent Union Organizer based in New Orleans
Local Advisory Committee
The elected member-leaders of Step Up Louisiana are the core team of our organization. They hold Step Up accountable, do work to help us grow, and lead us strategically as we build power in the state.