Always active, but never a runner, Stephanie discovered running after becoming a mother. Since then, she has enjoyed running many races, from the 5k to the marathon. Stephanie grew up just outside of Chicago and graduated from Northwestern University. She attended law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and practiced law for several years at Lowndes in downtown Orlando. Stephanie served on the board of directors for the Pace Center for Girls, as well as Girls on the Run Central Florida where she was Board Chair for two years. She is currently the co-chair of the Education Committee of the League of Women Voters of Orange County.