With an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Ph.D. in Holistic Life Counseling, and certifications, including Behavioral Finance from Duke University, Dr. Stephanie brings over two decades of proven leadership experience. As a former National Director for a Federal Agency, she played a pivotal role in enhancing employee performance, shaping strategic visions, and driving high-impact results. She also served on the Presidential Transition Teams in 2013 and 2017 and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.Today, Dr. Stephanie thrives as a Speaker and Corporate Trainer, empowering organizations to cultivate emerging leaders. She utilizes her OCEAN and Boat Framework to help organizations develop succession strategies with her signature program, "Navigating Tomorrow: Steering Your Succession Strategy to Calmer Waters."Dr. Stephanie's expertise has been recognized by major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, WGN, UpJourney Magazine, and Authority Magazine. She is also a prolific author, having written five books. Her latest work, "Self-Esteem Your Superpower: Ways Parents Can Improve Children's Self-Esteem," achieved #1 Amazon best-seller status in four categories for four consecutive weeks.Resilience defines Dr. Stephanie's journey. She has triumphed over profound adversities, including sexual molestation, becoming a mother at 14, experiencing homelessness, surviving a traumatic brain injury, and enduring the tragic loss of her son.Dr. Stephanie inspires others with her powerful message: "Adversity may write the first chapters of our story, but resilience pens the triumphant ending, turning every setback into a stepping stone. on the path to success."
