Stephanie Day

Background

About Stephanie Day

Senior Director-level strategic leader and Program Management expert with a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and over 20 years of experience driving transformative change at the intersection of education, behavioral science, and digital technology.My expertise lies in bridging complex research insights and scalable product delivery. I have a proven track record of managing $7M+ portfolios, building cross-functional operating models, and leading high-performing teams to deliver evidence-based solutions in fast-paced environments.Strategic Impact Areas- Product Strategy & Roadmap Excellence: Translating user needs and scientific rigor into actionable product requirements. I specialize in defining feature efficacy, guiding UX/readability research, and ensuring pedagogical or clinical alignment for AI-driven tools- Operational & Program Leadership: Expert at navigating the full lifecycle of complex initiatives—from multi-stakeholder discovery to large-scale implementation. I build the frameworks, governance, and rhythms that allow cross-functional teams (Engineering, R&D, GTM) to execute with precision- Strategic Partnerships & Growth: A history of cultivating deep alliances with school districts, industry, non-profits, and healthcare stakeholders to pilot innovative technologies and drive systems-level change- Next-Gen Innovation: Pioneering the use of Generative AI for personalization and automated content generation, focusing on ethical implementation and measurable student/user outcomes.I am passionate about scaling mission-driven technologies that improve human outcomes. Whether acting as a Product Strategist or a Program Leader, my focus is on delivering rigorous, impactful, and scalable digital experiences. My expertise lies in translating the rigor of learning sciences into actionable insights that define product strategy, validate feature efficacy, and accelerate organizational growth