🎓 Ready to step confidently into life after graduation?

Join us on Eventbrite for a FREE 30-minute coaching workshop to explore how “Graduate to Greatness” helps you:

âś… Discover your authentic strengths and personal brand

âś… Build confidence to navigate the workplace with emotional intelligence

âś… Develop tools for goal-setting, resilience, and professional growth

âś… Learn how to position yourself for success in any career path

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Transitioning from college to career can be exciting—but also overwhelming. Graduate to Greatness is a transformational program designed to help new graduates and emerging professionals bridge the gap between classroom success and real-world readiness.

In this session, Coach Stephanie will give you a preview of the “Graduate to Greatness” framework, share practical insights you can use immediately, and introduce you to a supportive community of motivated peers and professionals.

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Stephanie L. Herring

Executive Coach, HR & People Strategy Leader

With over 25 years of experience leading human resources, people, and culture strategy, Stephanie L. Herring is a dynamic force in the industry—an executive, coach, and trusted advisor committed to transforming workplace cultures and individual careers. As a subject matter expert in HR, business strategy, and leadership development, she has shaped the success of organizations nationwide, serving in executive roles such as Chief, Senior Vice President, and Director of Human Resources. Her work has spanned multiple industries, driving people-centric initiatives that bridge business goals with employee well-being.

Stephanie’s passion for people extends beyond boardrooms and HR strategy meetings. As the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions, she merges her corporate expertise with her lifelong dedication to coaching. Her firm was cultivated to empower individuals at every stage of life and career—whether navigating workplace challenges, overcoming toxicity in corporate environments, exploring entrepreneurship, or transitioning from college into the workforce.

A high achiever who believes in meeting people where they are, Stephanie’s coaching approach is grounded in authenticity, resilience, and actionable strategy. She has spent decades mentoring professionals and executives, guiding them toward clarity, confidence, and success on their own terms.

Stephanie holds degrees in Journalism Communications and Secondary Education. She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR, SHRM-CP) and a Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP), recognized by the Human Resources Certification Institute, Society for Human Resources Management, and Human Capital Institute. Additionally, she is a Certified Life and Career Coach, blending structured career guidance with personal empowerment.

Her leadership and impact have earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top Admired Women Leaders in Pittsburgh by Women We Admire and receiving a C-Suite Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times—an honor she was nominated for by the workforce she served.

Stephanie’s driving philosophy is simple yet powerful: #PeopleFirst. Whether coaching individuals or shaping corporate cultures, she remains steadfast in her mission—helping others take their next authentic step forward.