Stephanie is a Nebraska native from Lindsay, where she attended Lindsay Holy Family High School. Stephanie went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Upon graduation, she continued her education while working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Drake University. Stephanie earned her Master's degree in Public Administration with a Health Care emphasis. Stephanie first became a part of the Concordia family in 2014 as the outreach Athletic Trainer. In 2016, she came to Concordia full-time as the Athletic Trainer and Assistant to the Activities Director.

Stephanie is married to Erik and they have four children, Isabella, Estella, Alex, and Olivia.  She loves spending time with her family, playing games, watching movies, and taking walks.