Stephanie Wallace, Chief Impact Officer, joined the Easterseals Florida team in 2016. She started her Easterseals career in West Palm Beach as an Associate Vice President of Programs and has served as Vice President and Sr. Vice President of Programs. Stephanie has an extensive background in both program and grant development and administration. Before coming to Easterseals, Stephanie spent her career furthering educational opportunities for individuals of all abilities at the secondary and post-secondary levels. In her current role as CPO, she oversees the center and community programming throughout the state, including early intervention, child development, mental and behavioral health, vocational and life-skills training, workforce development, autism, and senior services. Stephanie earned her Bachelor's degree from Wesleyan College and her Master's degree from Florida Institute of Technology. Stephanie is an active volunteer and board member of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America group. She lives in Port St. Lucie with her husband of 30+ years, Tim, a veteran of the US Army. Stephanie is also a proud mom to a daughter - a Navy veteran currently working as an Astrophysicist for the defense industry, a son - active duty Marine Aviation Tech, and a daughter-in-law who is a surgical ICU Nurse. In her free time, she enjoys participating in a monthly book club and spending time at the beach.