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.
Gabby Bolden Shaw- Jefferson Parish Chapter Organizer: gabby@stepuplouisiana.org
Britain Forsyth- Legislative Coordinator:
britain@stepuplouisiana.org
Kenya Slaughter- Dollar Store Organizer:
kenya@stepuplouisiana.org
Will Lewis- Canvass Director:
will@stepuplouisiana.org
Our Board
Tasha Williams- New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Economic Justice Organizer: tasha@stepuplouisiana.org
Melissa Francis - New Orleans Parent Union Organizer: melissa@stepuplouisiana.org
Greg Wilson- Lead Dollar Store Organizer:
greg@stepuplouisiana.org
Gabbi Deculus
Taryn Branson
Kevin Griffin
Adrienne Dixson
Jennifer Epps-Addison
Jitu Brown
Naima Savage
Shanan Waters
Oona Chatterjee
Anita Agustus