Stephany is the Executive Director of Kids & Company of Linn County, whose sole programs are Kidco Head Start and Early Head Start. Stephany started as a Family Advocate with Head Start in November of 2007 and took over as Executive Director in August 2013. She was born in Corvallis and grew up in Sweet Home. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and an MBA, Stephany returned to Linn County to serve the communities that she grew up in.

In the past Stephany served as an AmeriCorps VISTA for two years, assigned as a coordinator for the SMART reading program in the Mid-Valley. Some of her volunteer work includes LBCC Family Connections, Community Services Consortium, youth sports coach and Big Sister mentor.

In her down time, you will find Stephany enjoying the great outdoors with her dog Zoey, a very energetic Havanese.