Stephanie Mastrostefano

Stephanie Mastrostefano, PhD, currently serves as a Senior Facial Animation Coordinator at LAIKA Studios, having joined the company in November 2021. Prior experience includes a role as Research Project Manager and Instructor of Record at the University of Oregon from September 2014 to January 2024, where Stephanie led research initiatives and taught advanced courses in Film and Media Studies. Additional positions include Associate Producer at KVAL-TV, Instructor and Program Developer at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth, and various roles in fundraising and customer service. Stephanie holds a PhD in Film and Media Studies from the University of Oregon and a BA in English Language and Literature from Rhode Island College.