Stephanie serves as the NGFA’s principal interface with members of Congress, congressional committees and staff in conveying and lobbying on all legislative policy positions. She is the principal staff contact with federal departments and agencies that affect agricultural, trade, transportation and other relevant policies and she is the lead staff policy liaison to selected NGFA committees, including the International Trade and Agricultural Policy Committee and Waterborne Commerce Committee.

Prior to joining NGFA in 2023, Stephanie was the senior director of state affairs at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, where she managed the strategic direction and oversight of AEM’s state government relations program. She also worked in advocacy leadership roles at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions as well as Associated Builders and Contractors.