Originally from the Eugene area, Stephanie moved to southern Oregon in 1997, and earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from Southern Oregon University in 2001. She was employed by SOU Hannon Library for six years, eventually serving as Assistant to the Library Director and managing the Friends of Hannon Library. Currently a Development Associate with Ashland Community Hospital Foundation she provides support to the Foundation Board of Directors and contributors. Stephanie volunteers as an adoption captain with the Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) and serves on the Board of Directors for Sanctuary One in the Applegate Valley.