GSC Board

Stephanie Schmidt
President, Geographic Society of Chicago

Stephanie has served as President of the Geographic Society of Chicago since 2017, leading efforts to revitalize geographic education and programming across the Chicago area while advancing the organization's 125-year legacy.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Augustana College and a Master of Education from Northern Illinois University. As an ESL Teacher at YWCA Elgin, Stephanie combines educational technology and innovative teaching methods to help learners build language skills and confidence.

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Stephanie is passionate about fostering geographic literacy, lifelong learning, and opportunities for personal growth through education.