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Building STEPS

aka Building STEPS   |   Brooklandville, MD   |  www.buildingSTEPS.org

Mission

Equipping our city's brightest students with the tools to propel them to college and career success.

Ruling year info

1997

Chief Executive Officer

Debra Hettleman

Main address

PO Box 1393

Brooklandville, MD 21022 USA

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EIN

52-2003915

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

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Our programs

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College and Career Success

Multi-year programming takes place at Baltimore area STEM oriented businesses and institutions, begins in 11th grade and is offered at no cost. Accepted through an application process, students must attend one of Building STEPS 15 over-challenged, under-resourced partner Baltimore City public high schools, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, strong attendance and an interest in science and technology. The five core components are a continuum of programming designed to create STEM career exposure and unlock potential: STEM Seminars, Summer Experience, College Workshops, College Connect and Alumni Services. Monthly programming takes place during the school day and is considered co-curricular. Nearly 80% of program graduates earn a college degree. The majority return to Baltimore to begin their career, start their family and contribute to their community.

Population(s) Served
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

External assessments

Evaluated via the Impact Genome Project (2019)

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Building STEPS

Board of directors
as of 12/16/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

David Lockhart

Boeing

Term: 2020 - 2023

Jamie Arnold

Profiles, Inc.

Richard Edlow

Catonsville Eye Group

Vernon Hurte

Towson University

Stuart Kaplow

Stuart D. Kaplow, PA

Candace Osunsade

Catholic Relief Services

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 12/16/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 12/16/2022

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Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.