Stephanie Ritchie is an experienced professional currently serving as the Operations Manager (River) at The Ocean Cleanup since November 2022, while also being the Founder of Studio Steph, which focuses on empowering individuals through online music theory education. Prior experiences include roles as an Inside Sales Executive at Cost Engineering, where Stephanie developed expertise in cost management solutions and client engagement, Operations Project Manager at Ampelmann Operations, and Site Engineer at Lendlease on significant infrastructure projects. Educational qualifications encompass a Master's in Engineering (Civil Engineering) from the University of Melbourne and Delft University of Technology, along with a Bachelor's in Commerce from the University of Melbourne, highlighting a strong foundation in engineering and management.