Before pursuing film in NYC, Stacey lived in Austin where she was an account manager/designer for Taylor Publishing Company. In April 2002 Stacey traveled to Kenya as a photojournalist. In December 2001 Stacey graduated cum laude from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, with a communications degree. Throughout college she spent countless hours in the communications building acquiring achievements as the editor-in-chief of an award-winning yearbook, the
photo-journalism teaching assistant, and a two-time winner of “best cinematography” at Black Glasses film festival.

Stacey continues to refine her craft and develop into a well-rounded artist.