My name is Dr. Stephanie Wallace and I am the Director of our CSTEP program at SUNY Oswego. I began this role in the Spring of 2023 as Assistant Director and have had the privilege of being promoted in Summer of 2026. I have been a life-long learner, beginning my undergraduate studies, earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a concentration in Psychology and Law and a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. My higher education degrees include: Master of Art’s in Forensic Psychology, a Master of Art’s in Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Educational Leadership and currently pursuing my Master's in Business Administration. I have worked in various mental health counseling and leadership roles,focusing on underserved individuals, forensic settings, and diverse cultural and socio-economic status populations. My work experience is eclectic, spanning from leadership roles in non-profit agencies, to working in state-sanctioned facilities. I have a strong belief in giving back to local communities and supporting those in need. I have served in a variety of adjunct faculty positions and truly have a love of teaching. I am community oriented and spend my time serving on many non-profit boards serving children's sports, literacy, women and children's services, and basic needs.
In my role as Director of CSTEP, my sole mission is to aid the students of today to prepare to be our leaders of tomorrow! Every student deserves an opportunity to thrive and prosper! This program allows students who come from underserved communities to have a voice, a safe space, and an opportunity to gain support in order to reach their academic and professional goals. My hopes for this program continue to evolve as we see a need for students to gain access to research, internship, education, and conference opportunities that will only excel these students’ careers.
In my free time, I am a busy bee with my family. Fall is the best season of all up here in Upstate New York, so you will catch us apple picking, picking and chucking pumpkins, jumping in the leaves, picking sunflowers, and taking hayrides.