“Stephany was one of the most impressive Director's of Catering that I've ever had the privilege of working side by side with in my career. Exceptionally intelligent, hard-working and deeply dedicated to her teams success. As a leader, she not only drove results, but left behind a number of high-performing individuals with these same characteristics. I did not fully grasp her impact on our hotel or Sales team until she was no longer with us. Although I secretly hope to work with her once again in the future, I can whole-heartedly recommend her to any company without hesitation. Love you Stephany!”

“I the honor and sincere pleasure of working with Stephany for 7 years. During that time I witnessed firsthand her passion and dedication to learning a new industry. Stephany is fearless and relentless in her pursuit of opportunities to grow and master new skills and is exceptionally creative in all areas of her work. She never shied away from hard work or a challenge, in fact, she relished every opportunity to problem-solve and support her team in any capacity she could. She proved to be a dynamic leader who was solution-driven and used creative approaches to inspire and motivate all who worked with her. I am so proud to say "I knew her when..."

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”
-John Maxwell

Seldomly do we cross paths with truly exceptional people. You know it when you do because you are overcome with a real and bone chilling sense of excitement, happiness and overall intrigue. One is easily moved by these individual’s seamless ability to calm the daily chaos, refocus groups and move everyone in a positive and proactive direction that magically makes perfect sense. Stephany is one of the most sensational examples of this few and far between sort. I have had the pleasure of knowing Stephany as a cherished colleague and dear friend for nearly four years; not one day has passed where I was not immensely impressed and intrigued by her insatiable quest for personal, professional and team growth.


Keeping her head high, vision focused on solutions and results, Stephany proved exceptional success in her discipline, immediately hitting the ground running upon her arrival to Saguaro Palm Springs and delivered 100% + results each year. She was one of the top 10 Sydell sellers in 2018/2019 and accomplished 121% for 2019! Thanks to Stephany’s dedication and success in her personal sales goals, hotel sales goals and overall management of our Saguaro team, we have been able to grow market share, deliver superior financial results and employee/customer satisfaction. Additionally, she has been an invaluable resource to everyone she comes across and has made a lasting impression on our team and in the Greater Palm Springs market.

“When I first met Stephany she was my boss! And what an awesome boss she was. She communicated her expectations of me clearly, was professional and down to earth, and gave constructive feedback in a way that felt good and in my best interest. More recently over the last few years we’ve been able to work together as colleagues and she is always a joy to work with and be around. Still a personable communicator, reliable, and creative!”

“While supervising Stephany, she saw a diverse portfolio of the events at the Ace Hotel these events range from intimate corporate gatherings to large conferences. They excel in all aspects of event planning and execution such as budget management vendor, negotiation, logistics, coordination, and stakeholder relationship management. Anyone fortunate to have Stephanie on their team will benefit as she is a great leader and an amazing motivator alway ready to take events and client experiences to new heights.”

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Stephany during the launch of Life House Palm Springs and later as she moved into a corporate role supporting properties across the Life House and Lark portfolio.

From the start, she demonstrated a strong strategic mindset and a great instinct for what drives demand. At LHPS, she helped shape events and activations that brought people into the hotel and strengthened its presence in the market. In her corporate role, she became a trusted resource for new properties and their sales teams, helping them identify what made each property unique and translating that into clear, effective sales strategy.

Her guidance was especially impactful during openings and transitions, where her support helped new hotel teams feel confident, aligned, and set up for success. Any organization would be fortunate to have her, and I’m confident she’ll continue to make a strong impact wherever she goes next.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Stephany for a year while she oversaw my role as Regional Director of Sales, during which I served as Director of Sales for one of the properties she managed. From day one, she demonstrated exceptional leadership, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to supporting her team.

She consistently led with confidence while remaining approachable and collaborative. No matter how busy she was, she always made time to offer guidance, share insight, or step in to help problem-solve when challenges arose. Her willingness to support and mentor made a meaningful impact on my growth and success in my role.

Stephany has a rare ability to balance strong leadership with kindness and authenticity, creating an environment where people feel supported and motivated to perform at their best. Any organization would be incredibly fortunate to have her on their team, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for her next role.”