Born and raised in Lackawanna County, Stephanie made the move to Pike County in 2017 and has been putting down very intentional roots ever since. On her own patch of land, she’s been busy rewilding—swapping out invasive ornamentals for native plants, restoring biodiversity, and making the local wildlife feel right at home. (Yes, even the bugs.)

Her favorite wild characters? That would be the feisty Red Squirrel. Favorite insects? Moths and dragonflies—don’t make her choose. Favorite trees? The towering Eastern White Pine, American Sycamore, and Sassafras. Plant? Yellow Trout-Lily, Purple Trillium, Mayapple, and Violets. And when it comes to birds… well, you might want to clear your schedule. She has a list.

Stephanie holds a Master’s degree in Communication Arts from Marywood University, where she focused on leadership studies. Following her initial work in the world of digital marketing, SEO, and content creation for a local start-up, she found her true calling in mission-driven work. Her previous roles include advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and community outreach focused on equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Today, she channels her communication skills into mission-driven storytelling, grassroots outreach, and championing the wild, both in the woods and within. You can also find her writing with dirt under her nails and planting stories the same way she plants seeds… slowly, intentionally, and with care.