As the daughter of Filipino immigrants and mother of six children, Stephanie writes stories that connect generations to promote a sense of worth and belonging.

Her public health background, combined with her love for children, uniquely propels her to take action to reverse the devastating mental health effects of assimilation and colonial mentality one story at a time.

Stephanie believes telling these stories can spark much needed discussion in countless struggling families and communities, having the potential to become a source of healing and hope for current and future generations of Filipino families in the diaspora.