Stephanie Anderson

Stephanie Anderson serves as Program Director for single men in homeless shelters under the Department of Homeless Services in Brooklyn, NY. She began her leadership career in 2006 as a safety supervisor at the same shelter where she once lived after overcoming 10 years of homelessness and substance abuse. Anderson has progressed through roles including security supervisor and program director positions serving families, adults, and domestic violence survivors. Academically, she earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Walden University along with a degree in security management, followed by a master's in teaching. She is currently completing a master's in Christian leadership, with graduation planned for March of next year, and is a minister in training who teaches Sunday school. Anderson attributes her success to being highly motivated and challenged, aiming to be an example for others while pointing to a higher power for encouragement. She advises women entering the field that the time is now to create ideas based on personal examples and share struggles and successes to inspire those without direction.