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Woman with long blond hair, wearing pearl necklace and black dress and jacket.Dr. Stephanie D’Alessio earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Monmouth University and her B.A. and M.A. in Education from Seton Hall University. She also holds a DoS Certification in Evaluation and Assessment of STEM Programming from the PEAR Institute at Harvard.

Currently serving as Assistant Division Director with the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs with the State of New Jersey, her previous roles include Assistant Supervisor of Educational Programs with the State of New Jersey. public school teacher and director of daily programming operations for two New Jersey non-profit organizations. Stephanie is deeply involved in numerous educational and community committees, dedicating her time to child and animal advocacy. She has served as a Trustee and Secretary for the Alliance of New Jersey Environmental Education and contributed to the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network professional development working group. She also co-chaired the aligning in-school and out-of-school working committee for the Newark STEAM Coalition.

With over 25 years of experience in education, Stephanie has a proven track record in developing, teaching, managing, and evaluating interactive and experiential programs, particularly for underserved communities. Recognized as a transformative and visionary leader, Stephanie excels in program development, management, and evaluation, with a strong emphasis on promoting diversity, social responsibility, and career readiness among learners. Her extensive expertise includes organizational leadership, grant management, and fostering community partnerships.

With a comprehensive educational background focused on creating career pathways for underserved youth, Stephanie has made significant contributions to the academic and environmental sectors in New Jersey. Her published works cover topics such as best practices in STEAM education, the impact of STEAM programming on STEM content and career interest, innovative approaches to environmental education, and the integration of wildlife conservation programs in classroom settings.

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