Nextup Inc

Lutherville, MD · Founded 2001

Leadership development organization advancing women and fostering inclusive workplace cultures

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Lisa Baird
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization builds the next generation of leaders and fosters inclusive workplace cultures that advance all people, including women, in business. Based in Lutherville, MD, the organization provides leadership development, resources, and programming designed to create equal opportunities while addressing unique barriers women continue to face. With annual revenue of $10.5 million and 38 employees, the organization has operated since 2001.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$10.5M

-2% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$11.0M

-15.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.0M

-20.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

38

-22.4% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $10,469,261 $10,962,840 $1,968,813 38
2023 $10,678,946 $12,907,171 $2,485,310 49
2022 $10,508,827 $12,048,422 $5,015,900 54
2020 $6,721,479 $6,731,760 $3,876,983 25
2019 $8,543,775 $9,155,385 $4,561,668 35
2018 $8,730,513 $8,465,126 $4,409,260 33

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Nextup Inc

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Nextup Inc.

Lisa Baird

Lisa Baird

She/Her/Hers
Full-time
Compensation: $219,864
Krystal Wallace

Krystal Wallace

She/Her/Hers
Full-time
Compensation: $155,842
Karen A Jones

Karen A Jones

She/Her/Hers
Full-time
Compensation: $297,655
Kristi Allen

Kristi Allen

She/Her/Hers
Full-time
Compensation: $230,159
Stuart Claxton

Stuart Claxton

He/Him
Full-time
Compensation: $208,876
Beth Kent

Beth Kent

Senior Director Partnerships and P4P Integration
Jill Miller

Jill Miller

Director, Regions
Beth Marrion

Beth Marrion

Chair, Board & Executive Committee
Melody Richard

Melody Richard

Vice Chair, Board
Dagmar Boggs

Dagmar Boggs

Past Chair, Board
Marla Daudelin

Marla Daudelin

Secretary
Christina Bieniek

Christina Bieniek

Co-Chair, Finance, Audit & Compensation
Tonya Douglas

Tonya Douglas

Co-Chair, Finance, Audit & Compensation
Valerie Jabbar

Valerie Jabbar

Chair, Membership & Regions
Diana Marshall

Diana Marshall

Chair, Nominating & Governance
Bobbie O’Hare

Bobbie O’Hare

Director Emeritus(member emeritus) Vice President, Business Development, JOH
Marina Chernyak

Marina Chernyak

Membership & Regions
Helen Driskell

Helen Driskell

Membership & Regions
Andrea Adegas Faccio

Andrea Adegas Faccio

Membership & Regions
Kate Garner

Kate Garner

Membership & Regions
Ryan Harrington

Ryan Harrington

Nominating & Governance
Reginald Miller​

Reginald Miller​

Nominating & Governance
Dave Peacock

Dave Peacock

Nominating & Governance
Sandra Quince

Sandra Quince

Finance, Audit, & Compensation
Ashley Roehm

Ashley Roehm

Membership​ & Regions​President HQ Sales, Acosta
Pamela Stewart

Pamela Stewart

Nominating & Governance
Ena Williams

Ena Williams

Nominating & Governance
Allie Ayres

Allie Ayres

Director of Strategic Partnerships, NextUp
Vanessa Cullerton

Vanessa Cullerton

Senior Finance Manager, NextUp
Porsche Johnson

Porsche Johnson

Regional Market Manager, NextUp
Mayank Mishra

Mayank Mishra

Business Analyst, NextUp
DL

Danit L Schleman

VP, Regions
Full-time
Compensation: $220,253
AA

Adekunle Abidoye

VP, Technology
Full-time
Compensation: $205,770

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Various Career Levels
Various Career Levels Board Member

Various Career Levels Payroll Administrator Performs payroll processing activities including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll for more complex groups. Ensures all information received from data interfaces and manual data sources is uploaded to the system without error. Utilizes internal or external payroll technologies for payroll processing activities. Learn More

Treasury Supervisor
Treasury Supervisor Board Member

Mid-Career Treasury Supervisor This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and collaborates closely with AP Supervisor, Accounting Manager and Finance Director. Is responsible for ensuring successful cash flow forecasting, optimizing liquidity investments, and managing payable activities. This position involves daily cash flow management and ensures accurate data entry related to cash disbursements. Learn More

AL
Abbe Luersmann Director 1.50 hrs/week
AM
Andi Marston Director 1.50 hrs/week
AF
Andrea Faccio Director 1.50 hrs/week
BM
Beth Marrion Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week
CB
Chau Banks Director 1.50 hrs/week
CB
Christina Bieniek Director 1.50 hrs/week
DB
Dagmar Boggs Chair 5.00 hrs/week
DM
Diana Marshall Director 1.50 hrs/week
EW
Ena Williams Director 1.50 hrs/week
HD
Helen Driskell Director 1.50 hrs/week
LW
Libby Wright Director 1.50 hrs/week
MD
Marla Daudelin Director 1.50 hrs/week
MR
Melody Richard Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
MT
Mike Theilmann Director 1.50 hrs/week
SR
Sri Rajagopalan Director 1.50 hrs/week
TH
Tonya Herring Director 1.50 hrs/week
VJ
Valerie Jabbar Director 1.50 hrs/week
VF
Veronica Fernandez Director 1.50 hrs/week
WD
Wendy Davidson Director 1.50 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.7M

Highest Paid

$340K

Karen A Jones

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Karen A Jones VP, Learning & Development $297,655 $42,828 $340,483 40
Kristi Allen VP, Finance & Administration $230,159 $17,779 $247,938 40
Adekunle Abidoye VP, Technology $205,770 $38,743 $244,513 40
Stuart Claxton VP, Marketing $208,876 $30,323 $239,199 40
Lisa Baird President & CEO $219,864 $17,003 $236,867 40
Danit L Schleman VP, Regions $220,253 $8,448 $228,701 40
Krystal Wallace SR. Director Of Human Resources $155,842 $23,874 $179,716 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$15K Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$10K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Nextup Inc

Phone

(443) 464-2460

Social

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1301 York Road 800 Lutherville, MD 21093