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.

Let’s make a change

Every person has the chance to make a change for good — no matter how big or small. Your donation will make an impact on achieving our mission and vision.