About Our Team

A Step Forward is comprised of a group of dynamic Carlmont students who embody the values of dedication, collaboration, and compassion.

With a diverse range of backgrounds, the A Step Forward team combines their unique skills to create solutions for community problems and drive them toward success.

Our Team

A group of friends on a mission to make their community a better place.

Lucas Zago

A Step Forward President and Carlmont Chapter President

I am currently a senior at Carlmont High School in Belmont, California, and I have been working with A Step Forward since it’s founding nearly 4 years ago. My goal as president is to expand our reach to communities across the Bay Area, partner with more local businesses, and establish chapters in cities and schools across the Bay.

You can reach out to me at lkzago08@gmail.com

Carlmont Chapter

San Carlos and Belmont

Asteris Ling

Vice President

Hi, I’m Asteris, and I’m a junior at Carlmont High School. I’m really excited about being able to contribute to A Step Forward’s mission and positively impact people’s lives. I’m looking forward to raising awareness about the importance of our mission and encouraging more of our community to join us!

You can reach me at asterisfl@gmail.com

Kerim Lahmar

Vice President

My name is Kerim, and I’m a sophomore at Carlmont High School. I started working with A Step Forward since I started high school, 2 years ago. It has been an incredible gateway to make an impact on my community. I look forward to forming A Step Forward chapter across the Bay Area!