Stephen Deems is the Director of Research Infrastructure Operations at Internet2, where they focus on managing and advancing high-impact initiatives in computational research and education. With over a decade of experience, they have held roles such as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Manager at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, where they developed strategic initiatives and coordinated project management efforts. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh, obtained in 2012. They excel in forming interdisciplinary collaborations and translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholder groups.