Stephanie Kurtzman

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Peter G. Sortino Executive Director, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Overview

Stephanie Kurtzman is the Executive Director of the Gephardt Institute at Washington University in St. Louis, where she has led civic engagement initiatives since 1998. She is the architect of the universitys community service programs, leveraging her M. Ed. from the University of Vermont to foster student leadership and community impact.

A California native, Stephanie moved to St. Louis for what she thought would be a short-term role but fell in love with the city. She is now proud to call St. Louis home with her family, deeply embedding herself personally and professionally in the local community.

She was recently named one of the "50 Women Shaping the Future of St. Louis" for her significant contributions to the region.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Civic Leadership
Leads the Gephardt Institute with a vision to prepare students for a lifelong commitment to civic and community engagement, wherever they live and work.
St. Louis Community
Focuses on creating mutually beneficial partnerships between the university and local organizations, exemplified by the award-winning St. Louis Fellows program.
Student Development
Passionate about creating experiential learning opportunities that allow students to develop skills while positively impacting the community through their work.

Media Appearances

Stephanie Kurtzman On What Makes Washington University in St. Louis Unique. Featured in SiriusXM

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Stephanie N. Kurtzman, she/her. Featured in Gephardt Institute, Washington University in St. Louis

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Work History

5-2017
Peter G. Sortino Executive Director, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis
6-2016 - 4-2017
Interim Executive Director, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis
7-2015 - 5-2016
Director, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis
7-2006 - 6-2015
Director, Community Service Office / Associate Director, Gephardt Institute for Public Service at Washington University in St. Louis
11-2004 - 6-2006
Director of Community Service at Washington University in St. Louis

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Occidental College
M.Ed. from University of Vermont

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Insights For Selling To Stephanie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephanie is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephanie

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephanie move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Stephanie take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Stephanie

Personality Compatibility


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