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Stephanie Simpson (she/her)

Stephanie Simpson is an Artist, Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and the author of the “21 Day Stress Management Workbook: A Holistic, Interactive Guide to Re-Defining Your Relationship to Stress.” Drawing on her background in movement, meditation, trauma, and psychology, she partners with people, businesses, and organizations to achieve their greatest potential by nurturing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Skilled at holding space so that people and businesses can get clear on their purpose and align their purpose with their goals, Stephanie empowers her clients to live courageously and to the fullest.

An RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, Stephanie holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Emerson College, an MFA in Dance Performance/Choreography from Smith College, and an MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Spirituality, Mind, Body and a focus in Organizational Change from Columbia University, Teachers College. Her research focuses on fear + stress management and confidence + peak performance. She is an ICF certified professional coach at the PCC level, trained through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and a Master Practitioner in the Energy Leadership Index Assessment.

As an award winning artist, Stephanie has performed and choreographed/directed across the country and internationally. She was the dance program director at a private school in NYC and has been on faculty in a variety of dance and musical theatre programs in the Northeast. She is one of the Co-Founders/Artistic Directors of Reject Dance Theatre, a professional modern dance and education company based in NYC and Providence. Stephanie is a strong advocate for the Arts and Arts Education. She's partnered with organizations like the Kennedy Center in DC to create resources for educators. Most recently, writing the article, "Developing Self-Awareness and Social Awareness Skills Through Musical Theater."

You can learn more about Stephanie's work at www.stephanie-simpson.com and www.stephaniesimpsondance.com.