Stephanie Mace is an accomplished public policy professional with a strong background in social work and psychology. She holds master's degrees in public policy and social work, as well as a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas A&M University. Stephanie has worked for several years at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, where she currently serves as Vice President of Strong Communities. In this role, she oversees various initiatives aimed at improving education, financial stability, health, and access to basic needs in the community. Prior to this, she worked as Senior Director and Director of Public Policy at United Way, where she helped advocate for policies that support community goals. Stephanie's policy expertise was honed during her time as a Policy Analyst at the Texas Legislative Study Group.