Originally from Sydney, Stef started her Bachelor of Dental Science degree at CSU straight out of high school. She graduated in 2019 with a distinction and in 2016, started the selection process for the Australian Defence Force Undergraduate Scheme. Stef was chosen as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Navy. In mid 2020, she finished five months (a shortened COVID version) of Naval officer training and graduated as a Lieutenant. Since then, she have worked HMAS Kuttabul in Potts Point and now lives in Rockingham, Western Australian working at HMAS Stirling. Specific areas of interest include oral surgery and periodontics. Her average day now includes PT, dentistry, officer duties and managing her team. In her down time, stef plays hockey for her local club, goes running and does yoga.