Stephani is the Founder in Residence of Recovery is Essential (RIE), where she is creating a movement “to create safe spaces for those who are living a Clean and Sober life.” She has over 25 years of experience in varied social community activism and organizing. She is also Principal Planner for the City of Trenton, committed to development and land issues with a focus on social equity.

Stephani is a native Trentonian and takes pleasure in her city where she was born and raised. She is the proud mother of three adult beautiful women, and also the Happy Grandmother called “Nani” of six beautiful grandchildren.