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Volunteerism Matters!
As an entrepreneur and volunteer, Stefanie has served on and chaired numerous committees across public and private schools, park districts, chambers of commerce, community organizations, local government, and churches. She also served as an elected Director on the Board of a Chamber of Commerce in Illinois. Throughout her career, Stefanie has earned multiple awards and built a respected reputation for being trustworthy, honest, transparent, and sincerely committed to those she serves.
Event ManagerGulfside Art & Science AcademyJun 2017 – Present
Stefanie Dozier runs one of the largest homeschool communities in the Tampa Bay area, A professional Event Manager since 1999, through GASA, she shares her experience to bring homeschoolers in central Florida educational field trips, classes, and travel, on a volunteer basis. • Managed 170+ GASA events in the last 8+ years• MENTOR to new homeschooling families• SPEAKER at the 2023 Tampa Bay Homeschool Conference
• Guest Blogger for TBHC, 2025
Hospitality Ministry & Annual Gala CommitteeSt. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Trinity2023 - present• Volunteer on Hospitality Ministry, Welcome Table, Gala Committee, Women's Council, VBS, and various events.
• 1/2025 ANNUAL GALA - "Winter in Paris" This the largest fundraiser event of the year. I volunteer as an event committee member, decoration committee head, and portrait photographer. The event was held at Heritage Springs Country Club and included: grazing table, a wonderful surf & turf dinner, open bar, live and silent auction, 9-piece big band entertainment, 50/50 raffle, other games, decorations, draping and lighting, floral arrangements, programs, and more. Raised over $95k.• 1/2024 ANNUAL GALA - "Masquerade Ball" This the largest fundraiser event of the year. I volunteer as an event committee member and portrait photographer. The event was held at Heritage Springs Country Club and included: grazing table, a wonderful surf & turf dinner, open bar, live and silent auction, dueling piano entertainment, 50/50 raffle, other games, decorations, draping and lighting, floral arrangements, programs, and more. Raised over $92k.
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Committee Chair / Director (elected), Board of DirectorsStreamwood Chamber Of Commerce1999 – 2006I was an active member and volunteered on, or managed, many committees over the years, including: Marketing, Golf Outing, Ambassador, Membership, ChamberFest and more.
• Served as an ELECTED Director on the Board of Directors from 2001-2004
Teacher Assistant, Local Schools1998 – 2017 As a Teacher Assistant, Helper - I have taught, assisted with, and tested children in classes: art, reading, math, grammar, library, etc. As a Room Parent, I have planned and managed events and parties, chaperoned field trips, helped in the lunchroom and recess and other various projects as needed.Streamwood Park District Preschool, Streamwood, ILSt. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Streamwood, ILOakhill Elementary, Streamwood, ILHeritage Elementary, Streamwood, ILTefft Middle School, Streamwood, ILTrinity Lutheran Preschool Co-op, Kenosha, WINash Elementary, Kenosha, WITrinity Oaks Elementary, Trinity, FL
Adopt-A-Park volunteerStreamwood Park District1999 – 2010 Adopt-A-Park volunteer for Anniversary Park - 164 LaSalle Road, Streamwood, ILPark Cleanup and beautification
Various Roles, Local Churches1990's – Present Volunteer on a regular basis, and also as-needed basis, in children's areas - nursery/daycare, Sunday School class, special events, cleaning, kitchen helper, assisting in various ways.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Streamwood, IL
Willow Creak Community Church, South Barrington, ILFirst Baptist Church, Winthrop Harbor, ILBeach Community Church, Beach Park, ILGenerations Community Church, Trinity, FL
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Trinity, FL
Other Volunteer Endeavors through various organizations:
Keep Pinellas Beautiful
SALT of Trinity Homeschool Group
Backpack Buddies
Metropolitan Ministries
Messengers of Hope
Trunk-or-Treats
and more