Stephanie Bernasconi is a skilled Laboratory Operations Manager at Stroud Water Research Center, with experience in managing laboratory environments since 2018. Previous roles include Graduate Assistant at Louisiana State University, where a study on the Eastern Oyster was developed, and Program Implementer at the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, focusing on educational programming for children. Stephanie has also contributed as an intern at the Smithsonian Institution, researching ocean acidification's effects on estuaries, and held various positions at Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, including Assistant Environmental Director. Stephanie holds a Master's Degree in Renewable Natural Resources from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Dickinson College. Additional education includes study at The University of Queensland and the Sea Education Association.