Lesley Searcy is the Chief Growth Officer at Step Up For Students, one of the largest and most impactful nonprofits in the U.S. We facilitate the distribution of over $4 billion to 400,000 families in Florida who are seeking educational resources for their children. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Lesley has a proven track record of championing large-scale initiatives, building dynamic and inclusive teams, and creating social enterprises and funding streams that support the strategic growth of the organization.As Chief Operations Officer and Chief External Relations Officer at Step Up For Students, Lesley has led customer experience, legislative and public affairs, community relations, and fundraising, marketing, and branding. Lesley holds certifications in diversity and inclusion, inner MBA, and speaking and coaching from prestigious institutions such as eCornell, Sounds True, and Maxwell Leadership. Lesley is passionate about people, empowering them to lead, be curious, take risks, and continuously learn and grow.