Stephanie graduated cum laude from California State University, Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education. She began her career in marketing and development in the nonprofit sector in Orange County, then spent the majority of her career as a director of marketing and communications for a financial planning firm in Irvine.
After a career spent helping people, she decided to shift her focus to helping animals. She completed the Veterinary Attendant Program at OCVAS in March 2025 and started her role as a client service representative at VCA in April 2025.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys exploring Southern California on her electric scooter with her dog, Boo.