About Martha McCormick
I founded Next Step in 2006 after retiring from more than 30 years of youth development work at Iowa State University. I challenge clients to look to the future & take next steps with confidence. I help people & organizations–

Martha teaching Speed Rabbit in Zambia
- Establish benchmarks & indicators of success
- Evaluate progress
- Plan for the future
- Connect with community resources
- Develop team-oriented cultures
- Develop people through training & coaching
My experience facilitating hands-on education, team building, storytelling & mind mapping help clients–
- Reflect on the past
- Gain insight
- Define the future
Through Next Step, I have worked with a number of organizations to take the next step to success–
- Chrysalis Foundation
- Culture Incorporated
- Iowa Community Action Association
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates
- Polk County Conservation
- World of Difference
Martha earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from the University of Iowa & Iowa State University.

Martha helping with laundry in Zambia



