Stacey Both
Stacey Both is a Business Development Manager at Rightworks, based in the Atlanta metropolitan area, where she focuses on building partnerships, fostering collaboration, and developing programs that strengthen customer and community relationships. She describes her professional identity as centered on “building relationships,” drawing on a diverse background that spans education, technical communication, customer success, and business analysis. Her work is grounded in connecting people and ideas across teams, industries, and functions, often serving as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Over the course of her career, Stacey has held roles in customer success, technical support, teaching, and technical writing, alongside entrepreneurial experience in small business and event planning. Prior to her current role, she worked in customer success and support at Rightworks, building deep familiarity with client needs and product ecosystems. Earlier in her career, she spent many years in education as a teacher in both public and private settings, as well as in homeschooling and community-based instruction. She also holds a Master of Education from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College, reflecting a strong foundation in learning, communication, and human development.
Stacey’s professional philosophy is shaped by adaptability, curiosity, and a commitment to purpose-driven work. She is known for her ability to translate between groups, simplify complexity, and help teams move from ideas to execution. Colleagues often describe her approach as entrepreneurial and people-centered, with an emphasis on authenticity, trust, and collaboration. Whether leading partnership initiatives at Rightworks or engaging in community and cultural efforts, she consistently focuses on creating environments where people can connect, contribute, and grow together.
• Certified Zumba Instructor
• Certified Mixed Fit Instructor
• Certified DEIB Specialist
• Elementary School Teacher Pre-k - 6
• George Mason University- M.Ed.
• Williams College- B.A.
• Elected as Team Lead (public school)
• Elected as Team Lead (private school)
• Elected as New Teacher Mentor after only 2 years of teaching
• Cultural Group at RightWorks
• Pursuing board membership at No Hungry Kid
• No Hungry Kid (monthly donations)
• Foster parent
• Advocacy for children's rights and causes
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to authenticity. I lead with passion, I lead with purpose, and I do that with everything that I do, whether I am taking a dance class, whether I am interacting with my husband, with my children, with colleagues. My personal understanding was I didn't know how to code switch, because basically what you see is what you get in every environment. A colleague of mine said, no, I think that you do code switch, but you're unaware of it because you are still your authentic self, even when you calibrate your language and the words that you use for the audience. Which was a really cool observation. I realized early on that I couldn't teach my students, I couldn't really understand them until I loved them. So I worked really hard the first few weeks of school to get to know each and every student and love something about them, so that I could have patience and grace for them as I taught them. I treat people as beloved third graders - with care, patience, and genuine interest in who they are.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received came early in my career when I was climbing the ladder in IT. I was excelling and holding almost every role within IT that you can hold, except for development, but I wasn't happy. A really good friend of mine said, 'Just because you're good at it doesn't mean you have to keep doing it.' That changed my life. It gave me the foundation to say, okay, I learned what I could, I have basically pulled the marrow off from that bone, now it's time for the next adventure. That advice has led me into many different areas - this is my seventh career now. It taught me that I don't have to stay somewhere just because I'm successful at it if I'm not fulfilled.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be open and ask questions. I think it's always a better interview when the person being interviewed has questions. They're curious, and they have done due diligence. You can tell the difference between someone who wants a job and someone who wants the job they're applying for. So I would definitely do the research, be open, and be inquisitive. Show that you're not just looking for any position, but that you're genuinely interested in this specific opportunity and this specific company.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Transparency, truth, and trust are the most important values to me, and I think they apply equally in personal life and professional life. One informs the other, because if you are false in one, you're going to be false in the other. When I was adopting my youngest child, the social worker told me I could change her birthday and make the world believe she and her brother were twins, but I was appalled by that because it would be erasing her history. The social worker then said something that has stayed with me - she said that without truth, you can't have trust, and without trust, you can't have love. I think that transfers through everything I do. Whether I'm working with clients, colleagues, or my family, I lead with authenticity and honesty. It's the foundation of every meaningful relationship and every successful partnership.