Steve Taylor
Stand Together Trust
Austin, TX USA
"Don’t just chase the money—chase the dream."
Career Roadmap
Steve's work combines: Politics, Education, and Helping People
See more careers and stories that connect to your interests.
Take Roadmap Quiz
Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Associate's Degree
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
Bachelor's Degree
Health Education and Political Science
East Texas A&M University
Graduate Degree
Training and Development
East Texas A&M University
Doctorate
Organizational Leadership
Wilmington University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
As the first in my family to attend college, I started out at a community college in California, unsure of what was possible.
2.
While in community college, I worked at City Hall and thought I’d become a city manager—that was my original career goal.
3.
A scholarship brought me to East Texas A&M, where I discovered a passion for working in higher education.
4.
My first job after college was as a hall director, which deepened my commitment to helping students navigate college.
5.
While earning my master’s degree, I worked in Dallas inner-city schools, helping K-12 students see college as an option.
6.
I transitioned from working directly with students to shaping higher ed policy at the state and federal levels.
7.
Despite never working in government, I now use my lived experience to influence policy and advocate for equitable access to education.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
None of my parents or siblings went to college before me. I wanted to pursue education but expected it to be a struggle both financially and as the first in my family to navigate the experience. The Pell Grant is what enabled me to go to college.
I'm a policy director but I've never worked for a federal agency or on the Hill before, so I often feel like an imposter. I lean on my college experiences in student government and community volunteering to help alleviate that imposter syndrome.