Our mission is to empower immigrant females to pursue their career aspirations
We want to see an inclusive and diverse workplace where women can overcome systemic barriers and fulfill their professional dreams.
Simple Steps is a 501c3 organization founded in 2017 to help female immigrant talent in achieving their professional goals by:
Building a community for female talent to support themselves and each other
Providing self-development and skill-building training for seeking self-improvement
Connecting female immigrant talent with fair, equitable job opportunities
Our values
Our goal is to become a long-term career development partner for talented women to help restart their careers after a break. We encourage them to set lofty goals, recognize their strengths, and take action as soon as possible to gain relevant experiences and track records.
Collaboration
We grow together
Equity
Equal career opportunies
Passion
Love your accomplishments
Equal career opportunies
Integrity
Diversity
Be proud to be you
Reach your goals one step
at a time
Perseverance
Meet the founder
During her study and work, Doyeon met many talented women who moved from other countries and heard hundreds of their stories of adapting to a different life. She witnessed a lot of talented female immigrants choosing family over a job. She realized their challenges came from limited support networks and systemic inequalities beyond language and cultural barriers. They desperately needed allies who could have their back and open doors for new opportunities.
It led her to start Simple Steps to support women who want to continue developing their careers and find a sustainable course in their journey. Simple Steps works with employers and executives who believe in our mission and social impact and want to build a more diverse and inclusive corporate culture. Simple Steps envisions a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all women advance their careers and fulfill their dreams.
Doyeon is a dedicated leader in building and scaling organizations, programs, and partnerships. She came to the U.S. to pursue her new career pathway in the social sector, pivoting from the tech industry. Doyeon worked at several nonprofit organizations, one of which she co-founded with her graduate school colleagues for equity in education. She was the mom of a one-year-old when she started her master's degree in public administration. Upon graduation, she moved to New York and began the life of a working mom—filled with early drop-offs at preschool and many dinners at the kitchen counter.