Eliza Holcomb

Founder & CEO

Eliza is a distinguished leader in human resources with unique experience in education and entertainment. Prior to founding Stepup HC, Eliza led HR for the North American division of GEMS Education, the world’s leading provider of private K-12 education. She was Chief of HR for Universal Studios in Orlando, and a recruiter for CBS, Inc.

eliza@stepuphc.com
203-605-7240

Elfreda Massie, SHRM-SCP

Partner

A former interim superintendent for the District of Columbia Public Schools, Elfreda brings more than three decades of experience in school administration. A distinguished facilitator with the National Center on Education and the Economy, Elfreda has also served as adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University.

elfreda@stepuphc.com
301-221-6155

Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SCP

Partner

With more than 25 years of experience across corporate HR, hospitality, hotels, resorts, theme parks, entertainment, and retail, Chuck is a resourceful certified Senior Human Resources Leader. His work with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, Nickelodeon Resorts, and others affords him a unique and flexible perspective.

chuck@stepuphc.com