Stephanie Dergarabedian

Stephanie DerGarabedian, MA, serves as the National Director of Development at The Lustgarten Foundation, focusing on advancing research for pancreatic cancer through fundraising and public education. Previously, Stephanie held key positions at the NYC Administration for Children's Services as Executive Director of Private and Public Partnership and Director of Development and Special Projects, managing donor relations and grant processes. Throughout a career in nonprofit organizations, experience includes roles at Sustainable Long Island, Seatuck Environmental Association, Save the Children, Environmental Defense Fund, and CARE USA, emphasizing successful fundraising strategies and major donor cultivation. Stephanie earned a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development with a focus on International Education from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Colgate University.