Reputation Strategy
STEFANIE MAGNESS · THE REPUTATION ELEVATOR™
What do you want to be known for?
Stefanie helps accomplished people own their value and become known for work that matters.
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Trusted by media that shape the conversation.
The work is already there
“You do not have to become someone else to be seen.”
20+ YearsPublic affairs, media, branding and reputation
National TrainerProfessional development and visibility training
AuthorPut Your Paper Back on the Wall™
Award-WinningRecognized for leadership, visibility and impact
Topics
Workshops, fireside chats & panels.
Career Visibility
Put Your Paper Back on the Wall™
Executive Presence
Stop Waiting to Be Discovered
Personal Brand
If You Won’t Say It, Who Will?
Reputation Ownership
Someone Is Already Telling Your Story. Is It You?
Breakout Session · Workshop · Leadership Development Experience · Professional Development
What Audiences & Clients Are Saying
Proof that the work lands.
Event feedback and client recommendations presented in a clean, readable format.
“One of the best workshops of the training event. It was so informative with tools that could be used immediately!”
“Dynamic presenter! Thank you!”
“Been with the SBDC for 11 years and learned a lot from her presentation!!”
“Stefanie is an exceptional PR professional who has elevated both my voice and the mission of Glass Soldier.”
Dr. Diandra Cason, LMSW, DSWLinkedIn recommendation
“Stefanie is a visionary PR strategist whose work transcends traditional public relations.”
Heather Lamb, Ed.D.LinkedIn recommendation
“Working with Stefanie as my PR agent was a game-changer. She’s strategic, well-connected, and incredibly driven.”
Lauren A. Morgan, Esq.LinkedIn recommendation
Best Fit Audiences
Built for rooms where professional growth matters.
Companies & Employers
- Executive visibility and presence
- Leadership development
- Professional reputation strategy
Associations & Conferences
- Personal brand positioning
- What do you want to be known for?
- Stop waiting to be discovered
Universities & Career Programs
- Career visibility
- Put Your Paper Back on the Wall™
- Owning your value and voice
ERGs & Women’s Leadership Groups
- Reputation ownership
- Visibility without shrinking
- Turning accomplishments into opportunity
Recognition & Reach
A body of work built over decades.
Selected honors, media recognition, and civic citations listed simply, like a professional CV.
Selected Honors
2026
100 Women of Excellence Honoree
2026
Women in the Lead · Maryland Daily Record
2025
Qwoted 100 in PR · Q1, Q2 & Q4
2025
Influential Marylanders Nominee
2010
Pine-Sol Making a Powerful Difference
2010
Who’s Who in Black Washington, D.C.
Legislative & Civic Recognition
2010
Governor’s Citation · State of Maryland · Young Women of Distinction
2009
Congressional Recognition Letter · U.S. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer · Young Women of Color Conference
2009
Proclamation No. 2009-84 · Charles County Commissioners · Young Women of Color Day
2008
Certificate of Appreciation · Charles County · Presented to Stefanie Magness, President & Founder, Young Women of Distinction
2008
Congressional Recognition Letter · U.S. Representative Steny H. Hoyer · Young Women of Color Conference
2008
Proclamation 2008-110 · Charles County Commissioners · Young Women of Color Day
Upcoming Speaking Gigs
Where Stefanie is speaking next.
Upcoming workshops, panels and professional development conversations. Each event is presented as a clean event card so planners can quickly see the topic, audience, date and format.
Upcoming Speaking Engagement
Personal Branding, Networking & Elevator Speeches
Presented for JAG Arizona Leads High School Students in partnership with University of Phoenix.
Author
Put Your Paper Back on the Wall™
You Don’t Think You’re All That. But You Better Know You’re Something.
For accomplished people who have done the work, collected the receipts, and still hesitate to own what they have earned. This book is about putting the proof back where it belongs, reclaiming your value, and allowing your accomplishments to be seen.
“I don’t think I’m all that. But I do think I’m something.”Book & Author Inquiries
About Stefanie
Visibility is not vanity. It is access.
Stefanie Magness is a visibility and reputation strategist, author, national trainer, and founder of Elevate Visibility Group. Her background spans executive leadership, public affairs, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, including service as a CEO and Executive Director of national organizations, years as a registered lobbyist, and a run for public office. For more than 20 years, she has helped accomplished people become known for work that matters.
20+ Years of ExperienceNational Trainer in Visibility, Reputation & Professional DevelopmentFormer CEO & Executive DirectorPublic Affairs LeadershipProfessional Development FacilitatorAuthorAward-Winning Strategist
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Speaker Materials
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Conferences, workplaces, associations, leadership programs, ERGs and professional development events.
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