Stephanie Stallings has spent the past 15 years developing programs that deepen engagement with the community while centering art and music. She assumed her current position as Executive Director of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra in February 2022 as the organization embarked on a new strategic plan to rebuild and enhance audience and community engagement after Covid-19. Previously, Stephanie led long-term administrative projects for Emerging Arts Leaders-Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the Folger Shakespeare Library, Oxford University Press, and Mexico City-USA. In addition, she has taught and lectured about music history, arts administration, and cultural policy at Claremont Graduate University, Florida State University, George Washington University, and Northern Arizona University. Originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina, Stephanie completed a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance at Furman University and a PhD in musicology at Florida State University.