Stephanie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts college in Manhattan. That’s when she began her career in Advertising and Graphic Arts. She moved up the ladder in advertising as a senior art director and worked on big marketing brands until she had to reduce her full-time hours to take care of her family. Her son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5 and, more recently, a genetic disorder called Phelan McDermid syndrome. Michael joined Eden II when he was 5 years old and is currently 29. Michael is a big lover of music and dancing, and really enjoys watching Family Feud game shows. Michael currently attends the Eden II adult dayhab on Staten Island. Stephanie has been involved with Eden II for many years, and is honored to serve as an Eden II board member.