El Paso, TX — April 12, 2024 The Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation is proud to announce the acceptance of Stephanie Schilling, our Ventures Manager, into the prestigious Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative Education-Scaling Program (SLEI-Ed), hosted by the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN). This recognition highlights Stephanie’s exemplary leadership within STTE and her potential to foster significant advancements in Latino entrepreneurship across the nation.

Armed with a rich educational background, including a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications from the University of Arizona and currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration from Marywood University, Stephanie stands as an instrumental leader of innovation and strategic foresight. Her distinguished tenure as Vice-President of Development at the United Way of El Paso County, combined with her extensive experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, and strategic planning, positions her as an ideal candidate for this transformative program.

“Being selected for the SLEI-Ed program is not just a personal honor but a milestone for the STTE Foundation as it underscores our dedication to empowering the Latino entrepreneurial ecosystem,” stated Stephanie Schilling. “I am eager to leverage this incredible opportunity to further enhance our Ventures program, driving greater success for the startups we support and the wider community.”

Through her leadership of STTE Ventures, Stephanie is championing the next wave of emerging LatinX startups and guiding them through essential programs in a five phase framework for growth, emphasizing core pillars such as People, Place, Partners, Program, and Pitches. Her commitment to innovation, coupled with her strategic approach to program management, startup support, and ecosystem collaboration, is instrumental in continuing to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Southwest. 

The STTE Foundation and its board express their sincere congratulations to Stephanie on this outstanding achievement. We are confident in her ability to harness this experience to elevate the Ventures program and contribute to the flourishing of the local and national Latino startup ecosystem.

Contact: Joseph Sapien

Title: Executive Director

Phone Number: (915) 240-5571

Email: [email protected]

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