Steph approaches every project with meticulous attention to detail and a deep empathy for the end user, consistently uncovering opportunities others miss and shaping experiences that truly resonate with the target audience. Beyond her technical expertise, Steph is a leader and mentor—she models a thoughtful, process-driven approach, communicates transparently, and lifts the entire team’s performance. Her persistence, clear vision, and collaborative spirit drive projects across the finish line on time and with outstanding quality. I would work with Stephanie again in a heartbeat; any organization would be lucky to have Stephanie’s talent, passion, and leadership on their side.

Max Fresen
Chief Experience Officer
Max managed Stephanie directly

Stephanie and I have worked together for many years. Over that time, I've grown to appreciate Steph's knowledge and expertise in creative design, as well as her persistence, ability to clearly articulate her opinions, and her persistence to always bring high quality to the work we do for our clients. Sometimes I wonder if Steph has figured out a way to clone herself, as many times over the years I've found her attached to seemingly every active project and driving hard to get all of them to the finish line. She's not afraid to communicate and speak her mind, she recognizes that the healthy thing to do in any complicated situation is to be transparent and collaborative. It's been great to see her grow her leadership skills in more recent years and I look forward to seeing her continue to take on more leadership responsibilities.

Liz Spranzani
Chief Technology Officer
Liz was senior to Stephanie

Steph has a combination of strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail—she has the ability to spot opportunities and potential issues that others overlook. She never loses sight of the end user, ensuring that every creative decision serves a genuine need and enhances the overall experience. Her UX expertise shines through in every project. Beyond her technical skills, Steph is a natural manager and mentor. She leads by example, demonstrating the kind of thoughtful, thorough approach that makes the team stronger. Any organization would be fortunate to have Steph on their team. She brings not only exceptional creative and UX capabilities but also the leadership qualities that help teams thrive.

Tyler Hathaway
Creative Director
Tyler managed Stephanie directly

I've had the pleasure of working with Stephanie for many years at Verndale. She is disciplined, precise and highly creative. She's worked on many different platforms and understands what the client needs, as far as user experience goes. Whenever Stephanie is on a project, I know the designs will be on point and everything will be thought about. She is also very good at following a process and is a great mentor/teacher! I highly recommend Steph for any UX needs.

Joe Fusco
Director, Front End Engineering
Joe was senior to Stephanie

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Stephanie as our User Experience Lead, and I am continually impressed by her exceptional communication skills and dedication to solving customer problems. Stephanie has a unique ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, ensuring that everyone on the team understands the vision and objectives. Her collaborative approach fosters an environment where ideas flourish, and solutions are reached efficiently. Stephanie's commitment to user-centric design is evident in every project she leads, resulting in products that exceed customer expectations. Working alongside her was an absolute delight!

Kevin Schofield
VP, Experimentation & Optimization
Kevin was senior to Stephanie

Stephanie is an experienced and talented client-facing UX professional with an empathetic, client-focused approach. Her organization and ability to keep her eye on the ball in high pressure situations make her an invaluable member of any project team. As a team leader, she is able to manage down, up and across with ease, and takes feedback to her team promptly. Beyond her professional skills, she is a collaborative and inclusive teammate who cares about the people she works with and the organization she works for, and any organization would be lucky to have her.

Ryan Dahlen
VP of Marketing
Ryan worked with Stephanie on the same team

Stephanie has the unique and valuable skill of being able to turn a vision into a visually appealing user interface, design, or content piece that truly communicates the intended message. She listens intently to the client, makes a point to understand their style and ethos, and connotes the vision or image in a clear and modern way. Stephanie is not simply a designer who imposes her design sense on her clients; rather, she tailors and personalizes the look and feel to the client's sensibility. This is why I have worked with Steph at four different companies and have introduced her to many of my colleagues who are seeking design expertise.

Paul Krasinski
Chief Strategy Officer
Paul worked with Stephanie

Where to begin? Stephanie is wonderful to work with and what she produces speaks for itself. She is the consummate professional, incredibly timely and thoughtful in her responses and her knowledge of all things web-related is unparalleled. Have I mentioned her product? Steph did a website for my small business and the final product is oh-so user friendly with clean lines and well thought out designs and photo placement. She is just phenomenal. I have known Stephanie for many years and to now know that she is this talented in yet another area is inspiring. Do not hesitate to let Steph's talents work for you!

Kaileen Sanner
Realtor at Charlesgate Realty
Kaileen was Stephanie’s client

Stephanie has quickly grown into a leader in user experience design.

Stephanie excels at leading discovery workshops, translating complex requirements into user-friendly prototypes, and conducting thorough user research. Her expertise in developing design systems and maintaining design libraries has been instrumental in creating seamless and engaging user experiences that can scale over time.

Stephanie's adaptability to truly understand clients' needs and translate them into work that drives business outcomes sets her apart. Her effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams while staying current on design trends make her an invaluable asset.

Her dedication to creating a fun and inclusive environment makes her a natural team leader and mentor. Her patience and listening skills make her a go-to for team members in and out of her department, where she is happy to advise on productive ways to navigate challenges that arise.

Stephanie's contributions have significantly enhanced our projects and team culture. Her professionalism and creativity are commendable, and I recommend you seize the opportunity to work with Stephanie.

Lisa Brown
VP, Experience Design
Lisa managed Stephanie directly