Stacy Sternberg believes that life experience forms a person, and her path to The Patterson Foundation (TPF) is anything but linear. She also believes that things happen for a reason, so when she decided to move back to Sarasota, the timing for TPF's call for a communications coordinator was serendipitous.

Stacy is responsible for optimizing communication strategies that maximize opportunities for TPF, including website management, social media efforts, and support for other public-focusing activities.

She holds a BFA from the Ringling College of Art and Design, followed by an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Curious about diverse artistic experiences, she traveled to New Delhi, India, for a three-month art residency at Global Arts Village after completing her studies. Expanding her horizons further, she ventured to Mustique, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where she contributed her talents as a sculptor, fabricator, and liaison for William Massie Architecture and Sutherland Studios. Driven by an ever-growing curiosity for technology, Stacy's journey led her back to the U.S., where she immersed herself in studying digital programs. Shortly after, she was introduced to the nonprofit world and learned to bridge her creativity with social good.

Stacy is interested in many things, but currently, she spends her free time taking graduate courses in philanthropic studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy through TPF's Tuition Reimbursement Program, drawing, and enjoying quality time with her dog Elsie and the people she loves.

Join Stacy on Twitter: @TPFCommunicator

To contact Stacy: ssternberg@thepattersonfoundation.org