Stephanie grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Northern Virginia before attending the University of Kentucky where she earned her undergrad degree and worked with UK's Forage Extension group. After graduation, she joined Oklahoma State University Extension as an Agriculture/4-H Educator serving Carter County, Oklahoma. She brings equine, livestock, and plant/soil knowledge to the producers and citizens of Carter County to assist with anything from livestock and pasture management to home orchards and gardening.