About this Nominee
One Step A La Vez is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth, families, and underserved communities through education, leadership development, workforce readiness, and culturally responsive supportive programs and services. The organization works to create opportunities that help individuals build confidence, achieve personal and professional goals, and strengthen their connection to their community. Through mentorship, career pathways, advocacy, and collaborative partnerships, One Step A La Vez focuses on creating lasting positive change by guiding people toward self-sufficiency, equity, and long-term success—one step at a time.