STEPS Community
The Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS) is AASLH’s self-study standards program designed specifically for small- to mid-sized history organizations, including volunteer-run institutions. One of the benefits of STEPS is access to an online community that contains a pdf version of the STEPs workbook, resources organized by workbook section, sample plans and policies, and a commons space where you can connect with other STEPS participants from across the country.
To access the STEPS Community your organization must be enrolled in STEPS.
Not enrolled in STEPS yet? Enroll today and join over 1,100 history organizations using STEPS to make meaningful progress.
Is your organization enrolled in STEPS but you need helping registering with the STEPS Community? Contact learn@aaslh.org.
Please note that you must be an Institutional Member or Academic Program Member to enroll in STEPS. If you are an Institutional Staff Member, Academic Faculty Member, or Academic Student Member of an organization already enrolled in STEPS, please contact your Institution for instructions to join the STEPS Community or contact learn@aaslh.org.
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AASLH STEPS Staff
Rebecca Mendez (Moderator)
Professional Development Manager
AASLH
Email: mendez@aaslh.org
Rebecca is a native Californian who moved to Nashville in 2021. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Art History and Classics from California State University, Los Angeles. After completing her bachelor’s, she attended a study abroad program in Greece. Later, she attended San Francisco State University to complete her master’s degree in Museum Studies. Her dissertation focused on curatorial practices to exhibiting popular music history. While completing her degree, she worked at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco as an Administrative Assistant to the Curators.
Some of her other experiences include working at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the San Mateo County Historical Museum in San Mateo, CA, and volunteering at the Getty Villa.
Matt Arthur (Moderator)
AASLH Professional Development Manager
Before joining the AASLH team, Matt worked for 15 years in the Education Department at Tryon Palace in North Carolina. While there he oversaw daily tours and docents, planned and managed programs, conducted research into the enslaved community of Craven County, North Carolina, co-chaired the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Committee and served as the site’s accessibility specialist. Matt has a BA from Barton College and is preparing for becoming a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. In his free time, Matt enjoys going on adventures with his family, table-top role-playing games, knitting, and Netflix binges.
Becky Schoenbachler
AASLH Professional Development Coordinator
Becky Schoenbachler joined AASLH in 2023 as the Professional Development Coordinator. She has lived in Nashville all her life and loves watching it grow. Becky earned her B.S. in Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her introduction into the nonprofit world was through the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Chattanooga where she worked as an operations intern. Before her time at AASLH, Becky worked at the Tennessee Historical Society as the Assistant State Coordinator for Tennessee History Day. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family, reading, gardening, and playing board games.
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