Stephanie Spielman, PhD is a fully recovered academic who now works as a data scientist and educator based in Philadelphia. She has spent her time since October 7th exploring ways to deepen her connection to the Jewish people, engage with Jewish community, and live outwardly as an unapologetically proud Jew. She enjoys walking and hammock-ing with her dog, consuming news and discussing current events at a hopefully healthy frequency, cooking, and knitting. As her family's resident historian and ancestry researcher, she also enjoys doing deep dives into her family's legacy in the American Yiddish theater.