Stefanie holds an International Baccalaureate Diploma (Copland College, 2007), Bachelor of Science (Honours) with majors in Biology and Ecology/Evolution (Australian National University, 2013), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Entomology (Charles Darwin University, 2019). She has worked in both research and applied sciences on invertebrates across various fields, including taxonomy, paleoentomology, conservation, ecosystem restoration and biosecurity.