Foundation
About Us: The Art of Stepping Foundation (AOSF), a nonprofit organization, was first established on April 14, 2011, by the Art of Stepping™ Founder Jessica ‘REMO’ Saul as a charitable organization to fundraise and help fiscally support artistic programs, such as but not limited to stepping, in under-privileged communities nationwide. The Foundation was primarily created in response to the ongoing budget cuts in education that in most cases first affect after-school programs conducted nationwide, primarily those related to the arts. Art programs, whether during or after school, have been found to provide students an outlet for expressing themselves creatively. Famous artists, such as Will.I.Am and Denzel Washington, are strong supporters of after-school program because of the benefits they experienced as a result. AOSF’s goal is to help organizations and schools continue to provide these artistic programs despite budgetary constraints, which will ultimately help keep youth active, healthy, and growing artistically.
Vision: AOSF envisions a world with healthy and active communities, where individuals of all ages have access to artistic programs in their communities that encourage healthy lifestyles and prevent obesity and other related diseases.
Mission: To fight childhood obesity and other related ailments through the Art of Stepping™.
AOSF Board of Directors
Jennifer Marie Carbone, MBA/MB
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Lawyer, New York Council for Adoptable Children
Alfredo is an attorney and former adjunct professor. His legal experience includes insurance defense litigation, criminal law, family law, and contracts. Currently, Alfredo manages the legal department for the New York Council on Adoptable Children. He is a lifelong resident of New York City and currently resides in the Bronx, NY. Alfredo is a brother of Lambda Upsilon Lambda
Fraternity, Inc.
PhD Candidate, Columbia University for Mathematics
Born in Bogota, Colombia, Andrea moved to the U.S. at the age of 9. Andrea is a graduate of North Carolina State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Mathematics Education. She then obtained a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from New York University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate at Columbia University. She was a founding member of the Rho Chapter of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. Andrea has been a member of the regional step (2003-2006), national step (2005-2010), and stroll (2005-2009) teams of the same organization. During her time on the national and regional teams, she served on several leadership positions including Step and Stroll Captain. Since 2005, Andrea has coached step and dance teams in New York City public schools. She is an advocate for children's growth and development through recreational activities, and a believer that given the right resources, any child can be successful. Her motto is “Good Better Best, Never let it Rest, until Your Good becomes Better and Your Better becomes Your Best.”
Director of Communications, Pan American Health and Education Foundation
Debora is a seasoned professional who has executed and supported health communications and advocacy efforts at the local, national, and international level for more than 15 years. She has substantial experience in the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of multi-level communications and advocacy initiatives, particularly for social and behavioral changes in health. Ms. López is committed to social and behavioral changes in health, particularly in diverse communities, on a professional and volunteer level including having served on several local and national boards of non-profit organizations. As a member of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she has served on several leadership roles including positions on its national board. She recently ended her term on the board of directors for the Bolivar Network, an entity of the University of Virginia’s (UVA’s) Alumni Association. Currently, she serves on the board for the Latino Caucus of the American Public Health Association and the Publication Board of the same entity. She also volunteers as a reviewer of abstracts and proposals for national-level conferences and meetings and grants. Debora received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from UVA. She went on to receive her Master of Science degree in Health Evaluation Sciences, with a concentration in Epidemiology, from the same institution.
Northeast Regional Walk Coordinator, Alliance for Lupus Research
Elizabeth Vega-Eng has been working in the not-for-profit sector for more than 10 years in various roles. Currently, she oversees the coordination and execution of special events, walks, and fundraisers throughout the country in support of Lupus Research. A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, she has been dedicated to giving back to her community. She is a sister of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Cardiology/Geriatric Physician Assistant, Montefiore Hospital
Born and raised in West Harlem to Dominican parents, Janaira earned her Bachelors of Science in Biological Science from the State University of New York at Albany. She later received a graduate degree in Physician Assistant (PA) studies at the City University of New York-City College. Janaira has worked as an Assistant Research Coordinator at St. Luke's Hospital for the effect of growth hormone in HIV patients with lip dystrophy. Janaira currently works at Montefiore Hospital as a Cardiology/Geriatric PA. She is a sister of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Jennifer Marie Carbone, MBA/MB
Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility, Rabobank International
Jennifer was born and raised in Bronx, NY. She holds a Masters in Administration in Banking and a Masters in Business Administration in Organization Management. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature with a minor in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Albany. Jennifer currently works for an agricultural bank in New York City, managing their corporate social responsibility program for the North America operation, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Her responsibilities include managing their corporate and charitable sponsorships including all non for profit and nongovernmental organizational partnerships and producing medium to large sized employee engagement events across the U.S. Jennifer believes it is most important to support youth in fighting obesity as well as hunger and poverty in our local areas. She is a sister of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Founder of the Art of Stepping™
Born and raised in the Bronx, NY by Dominican and Puerto Rican parents. Artistic expression has always been a staple in Jessica’s life. At an early age, she began dancing hip-hop, merengue, salsa, and bachata, as well as house and reggae. Remo, as she is best known amongst her friends and colleagues, was first introduced to stepping when she tried out for her high school cheerleading team at Herbert H. Lehman High School. Thereafter she drew to this art form that would change her life forever.
Manager, Fidelity Investments
Patrick has been in Financial Services for over a decade. He was formerly credit-trained at both Wells Fargo and the Royal Bank of Scotland, where he held senior credit positions. He leveraged his expertise in the credit arena to move into a finance and controllership role at JP Morgan for several years specializing in their discount broker-dealer and securities businesses. Currently, Patrick is a Manager at Fidelity Investments overseeing the brokerage accounting and finance functions of National Financial Securities, LLC, the #2 clearing broker-dealer firm in the nation. He has been with Fidelity since 2007 in New York City. Patrick received a Masters in Business Administration from American University and a Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance from George Wasington University. In his spare time he is enjoys walking & the martial arts. Patrick reached the level of a 3rd degree Green Belt in the martial art of Kuntao Jiu-Jitsu where he studied under Soke-Dai Marc Bochner.
Steven King, Jr., MBA, CPC
President/District Director, Organization of New England Chapters
of Alpha (ONECA)
Steven recently received a Master in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University. As a member of the Hobson Associates Technology Practice, Steven recruited top sales and marketing talent for clients in the software and hi-tech services industries. Steven, who was a Senior Associate, focused on recruiting talent for the legal technology and diversity marketplace, where he helped build and grow successful executive, technical, and sales teams across the country. Prior to joining Hobson, he brought with him a track record of 15 years of successful sales and management experience. Steven has also been extremely active in community-based activities. His community service efforts include, a currently-held position as President/District Director of ONECA, which covers five states, as well as a previously-held position as the 22nd President of the Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., which services the greater Hartford, CT community. As President, he spearheaded the “Step Into Wellness & Health Expo: Hartford Step-Off Classic,” which focuses on promoting health and fitness among Hartford families and youth, specifically around the issue of reducing obesity especially in people of color.
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