Hi! I’m Emma, your STEP President! I’m a history major and am doing certificates in Nonprofit Management and Public and Professional Writing. I am a Canine Companions graduate, first with service dog Zia and now successor service dog Midas. I am a big advocate for Canine Companions and the ways service dogs change lives, having had this experience first hand. I joined STEP in my freshman year and have found a community of passionate people who believe in and support the mission of Canine Companions as much as I do.

Hi! I’m Marissa and I’m the Vice President of Raisers for STEP@Pitt! I’m a Junior majoring in Natural Sciences on a Pre-PA track with a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I’ve been involved with STEP since my freshman year, and it has been the best part of my college experience! I am so inspired by Canine Companions’ mission and I am passionate about spreading awareness about Future Service Dogs on campus, and the impact Service Dogs make. Last year I served as the clubs Secretary, and I had the privilege of raising my first puppy, Philomena! I look forward to going back to my puppy sitting roots this year, and I hope to raise another pup in the future. I am so grateful for the people, pups, and experience the STEP community has given me, and I’m excited to continue this club’s success with the rest of Eboard this year! 

Hi! I’m Kailey, and I’m the Vice President of Sitters for STEP@Pitt! I’m a junior majoring in Bioengineering with a concentration in Medical Product Engineering and a certificate in Engineering, Design, and Advanced Manufacturing. Last year, I served as the club’s Business Manager, where I worked to make college puppy raising more financially accessible. This year, I’m excited to focus on training sitters who can support our puppy raisers whenever they need a hand. I’ve loved being a puppy sitter for STEP since my freshman year, so this role means a lot to me. I’m excited to continue sharing my love for our club and our amazing pups with the Pitt community!

Hi! I'm Becca, and I'm currently raising Bianca, a 7-month-old future service dog. I also serve as the Secretary for STEP. Being part of this community has been one of the most meaningful parts of my college experience. Raising Bianca has taught me so much about patience, responsibility, and the impact service dogs can have. I'm so grateful for the support, friendships, and shared passion I've found through STEP.

​“Hi! I'm Megan and I am the Fundraising and Events Officer for STEP@Pitt. I am a spohomore majoring in Biological Sciences with a Chemistry minor. I became involved in STEP@Pitt at the beginning of my freshman year and have loved spending time with the pups and learning more about the amazing impact service dogs have on people's lives! STEP@Pitt has been an incredible part of my college experience and I am so excited to be given the opportunity to serve as your Fundraising and Events Officer this year!”

Hi! My name is Kenslee and I am the Public Relations Officer for STEP@Pitt! I'm currently a sophomore nursing student getting a certificate in leadership. I've been a part of this club as soon as I could - and haven't looked back since. I'm currently raising my first pup, Napa IX, an adorable golden lab cross! My favorite activity to be a part of is the monthly sitter sessions, and am a member of the sitter committee. Canine Companions and STEP have both changed my life, and I look forward to serving this club the best way possible!

Hi! I’m Haley and I’m the business manager for STEP@Pitt! I am a junior majoring in emergency medicine on the pre-PA track! Throughout the last year I have been a part of STEP most recently as a sitter! I cannot wait to serve as your business manager! STEP has taught me so much about service dogs and how they can change people’s lives! I cannot wait to help grow the club this year!

Hi! My name is Meghan and I am serving as the STEP@Pitt Wellness Officer this year. I am a current Sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Neuroscience. I joined STEP my freshman year and knew I wanted to be a part of such an awesome community. Since then, I have been an active sitter and gotten to know many of the students and dogs that make up this club! I am super excited to continue my involvement in STEP@Pitt!