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Build Better. Build What's Next.

Building frameworks and untangling knots in emerging spaces and technologies.

Stephanie Houser, Executive and Board Advisor
$40MTech investment governed
12+Years at Fortune 500 companies
3Emerging Tech Spaces Led
150%Platform growth in 1-year

How I Add Value

I build frameworks in troubled and emerging spaces so when they become urgent, you move through it successfully. Whether it's building out new technology, creating or improving processes, training teams and leaders, or addressing culture, I untangle the knots you have in front of you and get you on solid ground.

If that sounds like someone you'd want in the room, let's connect.

Areas of focus

  • AI & Technology Governance
  • Emerging Tech Risk & Regulatory Compliance
  • Framework Design & Scalable Systems
  • Platform & Process Transformation
  • Product Strategy & 0-1 Development
  • Team Building & Organizational Excellence

Selected Accomplishments

Tech Investment Governed

Executive leadership across a $10M Microsoft Copilot deployment, a $25M vendor contract, and a $4.9M enterprise reporting platform.

Emerging Spaces Led

Drove development, education, and scaling in Identity & Access Management, Operational Excellence, and AI — each before they were mainstream and urgent

Platform Growth in One Year

Grew the Microsoft Copilot AI platform adoption 150% by shifting to a self-service model for federated teams and improving operational transparency.

Board · Speaker · Advisor

From conference stages to board and advisory roles, Stephanie brings the same practitioner discipline — build the framework, clarify the path, educate, and make it easier for everyone to move forward.

Architecture Review Committee2022-2025
PResident

Designed and published governance framework distinguishing automatic approvals, submission requirements, and prohibitions

Community Board2023-2025
Treasurer

Created financial reporting infrastructure and both quarterly and annual stakeholder communications.

Where I Add Value

  • Technology Strategy & Scaling
  • Platform & Process Transformation
  • Operational Risk
  • Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  • Leadership, Culture, & Talent Development
  • AI & Emerging Tech Governance

Speaking Topics

Executive Women's Forum (EWF)

'Is the CISO Responsible?' A practitioner framework for influence, trust, and getting critical ideas heard in complex organizations based on three key elements: Marketing, Education, and Delivery.

Fortune 500 Company Disability Network

Disability advocate and speaker for two consecutive years, framing the importance of education, awareness, and support.

Past Engagements

  • Disability Network EventSpeaker
    2026
  • Disability Network EventSpeaker
    2025
  • Executive Women's ForumSpeaker
    2019

Let's Connect

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Stephanie Houser

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Executive & Board Advisor