Stephanie Cox

is the CEO of National Ski Patrol (NSP). Since 1957, NSP has been instructing ski patrollers and other search and rescue personnel in avalanche safety. This makes it one of the oldest and most experienced providers of avalanche education. As CEO of NSP, Stephanie is deeply passionate about avalanche safety and is committed to using her unique mix of experience to drive innovation, education, technology, and social impact in the industry. As a globally recognized leader and award-winning entrepreneur with extensive experience leading international nonprofits as well as technology and consumer goods companies. Her career credits include: Executive Director, World Child Cancer US;  Founder, The Level Market, a B2B global marketplace for aid supplies; COO of  Nokero International, a solar lighting start up; Vice President, Development and Marketing at  iDE; and Editor-in-Chief at the Council of State Governments. Her awards include: the UK’s Nominet Trust Everyday Tech Hero 2016, and COBizMag Entrepreneur of Year Runner Up 2018. She also holds an M.A. in International Economic Development from the University of Denver as well as a B.A. in Literature from George Mason University.  Originally from Virginia, she has lived in Colorado for 24 years and is passionate about skiing, mountain biking, and climbing with her teenage daughter.