Stephanie is a mythologist, writer, and teacher focusing on the multidisciplinary intersection of myth, religion, and women’s studies. She holds a doctorate in Mythological Studies emphasizing Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a certification in Spiritual Direction from Southern Methodist University‘s Perkins School of Theology. Stephanie has a diverse background, including corporate marketing, communications, and instructional design.
Currently, she serves as the Director of Operations for the Joseph Campbell Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the study of myth, and is co-founder of the Fates and Graces, hosting webinars and workshops for the myth community. She is a regular contributor to the Foundation’s MythBlast essay series and is a co-author of Goddesses: A Skeleton Key Study Guide
Stephanie’s teaching experience spans both live and online courses, including “Myth in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale” “Mythic Archetypes of Innocence” and “Mythic Archetypes of Experience” at Roundtable by the 92nd Street Y, New York, and “Joseph Campbell: Myth & Storytelling as a Gateway to Psyche and Soul” and “Applied Mythology Graduate Certificate” at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Her journey from corporate marketing to full-time motherhood ignited her passion for mythological studies, and she aims to empower others by connecting their personal stories with archetypal patterns found in mythology. Through her writing, teaching, and speaking engagements, Stephanie offers transformative insights into the power of myth and storytelling, guiding individuals toward a deeper understanding of both personal and collective narratives.

Enjoy free webinar recordings, lecture snippets, and interviews for an introduction to mythological topics.

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Finding mythic meaning in the world around me

The Wonder of the Sovereign

Spinning and spinning, I hoped that I, too, would transform into Wonder Woman. Lynda Carter’s portrayal of the character in the television series from 1975 to 1979 is etched into my two-year-old psyche. Her armbands Read more…

Elphaba and the Inner Healer

In a sparse room that smells of antiseptic and efficiency, the Physician’s Assistant asks me a litany of questions, marking down numbers and checking off boxes while she collects the data points that determine where Read more…

Excavating the Gifts of the Goddess

The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey appears as one with the small rocky island on the coast of Normandy, France. With its spires pointing to the heavens, the buildings look as though they are floating on the waters. Read more…

Does the Hero Experience Burnout?

During a recent wellbeing fair, I attended a mental health workshop on preventing burnout. Surprisingly, I learned that over half of US employees express feelings of burnout, a startling enough trend that companies are working Read more…

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