Bio

Ms. Powell is a member of the responsible investing team at StepStone, focusing on ESG integration and impact investing across asset classes and investment strategies. She is also a member of the private equity team, focusing on venture capital and growth equity. Prior to joining StepStone, Ms. Powell was an Investor Relations Officer and member of the ESG team at Capital Group Private Markets, where she managed ESG factors across a portfolio of emerging markets private equity investments. Previously, she worked for Global Equity Administradora de Recursos, a Brazilian private equity firm, and performed research in Brazil on a Fulbright scholarship. Ms. Powell received an MBA with honors from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California. She is a CAIA Charterholder.