About Us

Stephanie Law

Stephanie Law, Community Liaison Specialist

Stephanie Law joined Bender Leadership Academy as a Community Liaison Specialist in 2023. Stephanie leads community outreach, builds and nurtures professional partnerships, and teaches workplace competency classes that help youth with disabilities gain confidence and prepare for meaningful careers. She is passionate about creating connections that open doors for individuals with disabilities.

Coming from a strong healthcare background, she brings a diverse perspective on people with disabilities in the community and in the workforce. Her additional experience as a paraprofessional, and her work as a disability advocate, have shaped her commitment to inclusion. Stephanie works closely with students and employers to ensure that opportunities are accessible and supportive, fostering environments where everyone can thrive. 

Having lived and worked with both physical and psychosocial disabilities, she is passionate about breaking down exclusionary barriers and helping to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere in the disability community. What drives Stephanie’s work is her commitment to building a world that is truly accessible and inclusive for all individuals on an international scale. She believes that through advocacy, education, and collaboration are powerful tools for creating lasting change.

Career Highlights

Professional

  • 2024 – Awarded Disability Mentoring Certification
  • 2021 – Inducted into the National Society for Leadership and Success

Education

  • 2016 – Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
  • 2016 – Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
  • 2011 – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Community College of Allegheny County)

Affiliations

Those affiliations include:

  • 2024 – Current, Member, Family Focused Treatment Association
  • 2024 – Current, Troop Committee Volunteer, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
  • 2023 – Current, Member, National Disability Mentoring Coalition
  • 2020 – 2023 Community Softball Coach, Rochester Area Baseball Softball Association
  • 2019 – 2024, Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania