We are thrilled to introduce Stephanie Marquis Barber, a trailblazer in the realm of education innovation, as a featured speaker on our podcast. Based in Long Beach, California, Stephanie currently serves as a Product Manager at Teaching.com, where she has made significant strides in shaping the future of learning through technology. With a robust career dedicated to advancing game-based and performance-based learning, Stephanie's work is at the intersection of project & program management, and education equity. Her passion for transformative nonprofit and philanthropic work is not just a professional calling but a personal mission, reflected in her academic pursuit of a graduate degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from USC. Before her current role, Stephanie's journey in educational technology and innovation included developing scenario-based assessments at Age of Learning and leading program management initiatives for Mikva Challenge. At GameDesk, she excelled in project management and content development, further honing her expertise in creating engaging, educational content. Beyond her professional endeavors, Stephanie's dedication to education extends to tutoring students across a wide range of subjects, showcasing her commitment to impacting learners of all ages. At Teaching.com, Stephanie has been instrumental in the successful launch of Reading.com, a groundbreaking subscription-based mobile app designed to empower parents and educators in teaching children to read. Leading a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and curriculum writers, she has employed the Shape Up product development method to bring innovative features from concept to reality. Her leadership extends to managing the customer service team, ensuring a responsive and thoughtful experience for a rapidly growing user base. Collaboration is at the heart of Stephanie's work, partnering with teams across various departments to ensure the product's voice and vision are accurately represented. Her efforts in executing product growth initiatives have been key in driving forward the mission of Teaching.com. Stephanie's deep-rooted passion for education equity, combined with her expertise in leveraging technology to enhance learning, makes her a visionary in the field. We look forward to hearing her insights and experiences, which are sure to inspire and influence the next generation of women in tech. ✉️ Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-marquis/ 💡 Stephanie's incredible learning tool for kids: https://www.reading.com/ 🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 🟠 Twitter SlyGittens 🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one through four are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN