Stephanie leads all marketing, communications, and branding efforts, positioning CSA Search & Consulting and its principals as thought leaders and the premier industry experts. Her on-camera work for Collegiate Sports Connect features exclusive conversations with university presidents and chancellors, athletics directors and senior-level administrators as well as industry experts in the areas of Name, Image, Likeness, sports betting, athlete mental health, and more.
Prior Experience
Steph was principal content strategist for Drive & Company, the parent company of the industry-leading publication D1.ticker and partner in the technology platform Collegiate Sports Connect. During her time with Drive & Company, Steph served in various roles, gaining unprecedented knowledge of the industry through her engagement with athletic administrators and higher education leaders.
Prior to her time as a content creator, Steph competed professionally as a Track and Field athlete, representing New Balance for ten years and competing on Team USA at the 2015 and 2011 IAAF World Championships in the steeplechase. In the 2015 World Championships, she finished ninth in the world in the event and is one of the fastest American women over the distance.
Education
Stephanie holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature and American Politics as well as a Master of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Virginia. She walked on to the university’s Division I Cross Country and Track and Field teams as a freshman, earning her way to a scholarship spot by winning multiple ACC titles and All-American accolades and setting school records during her time competing for the Hoos.
Recognition and Service
Stephanie is a member of Women Leaders in Sports and is on the board of Virginia’s NIL collective, Cav Futures. She also serves on the board of the nonprofit Endless Mileage, which fosters sustainable environments and programming to inspire the next generation of track and field athletes.
Personal
Stephanie and her husband Trevor live in Seattle with their sons Charlie, Chester and Chase.