Stephanie Harkey Gibbs is a high school counselor, college planning expert, financial strategist, educator, and certified AI consultant who has spent her career helping families make smarter decisions about education, careers, and money. With more than two decades of experience in high school counseling, financial planning, and independent college counseling, she has helped more than 16,000 students pursue higher education and secure over $33 million in financial aid. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in educational counseling, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, multiple California teaching credentials, , financial services licenses, and an AI consultant certification. Throughout her career, she has worked with students from diverse backgrounds, helping families navigate college admissions, financial aid, career planning, and the rapidly changing workforce.