Executive Director

Ms. Stephens is a dedicated educator with nearly 20 years of experience in leadership, education, nonprofits, and financial counseling. She holds a Master of Science in Management and Leadership and a Master of Science in Human Sciences with a concentration in Financial Planning, and is an Accredited Financial Counselor, a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, a Certified Volunteer Administrator, and a Certified Career Services Provider.

Professionally, Ms. Stephens works in higher education and has served as a faculty member for undergraduate leadership and business management courses. She is currently the Assistant Director for Experiential Learning at Old Dominion University's Center for Career and Leadership Development and serves on the Board of Directors for Youth Volunteer Corps Hampton Roads.

Ms. Stephens has held several leadership positions in the nonprofit sector, including President of Okinawa Leadership Seminar, Director for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, and Education Manager for Junior Achievement, as well as served on numerous educational and military-focused nonprofit boards and committees. Recognizing the profound impact that youth leadership and service programs had on shaping her own journey, Ms. Stephens instituted a teen leadership conference for military-connected teens in Japan and later founded Tidewater LEAD.