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 nine years as Director of Marketing and Communications for a financial planning firm in Irvine.
She decided to focus on helping animals and enrolled in the veterinary assistant certification program at OC Veterinary Assistant School in Garden Grove in January 2025 and is on track to complete her studies in April 2026.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys exploring Southern California on her electric scooter with her dog, Boo.
