https://www.stephelton.com/home daily 1.0 2026-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/d0684234-5c02-44c6-9b5c-fe1088619366/Stephanie-9641-square.jpg Home - My background. I’ve built my career by navigating evolving media landscapes and helping organizations connect more meaningfully with their audiences. Along the way, I’ve launched digital initiatives in the music industry, developed audience-focused storytelling strategies and led communications work for prominent arts and cultural organizations. That experience has shaped a communications approach grounded in curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to evolve alongside the audiences we serve. Highlights Audience engagement and institutional storytelling Public relations and brand communications Digital strategy and content leadership Cross-department collaboration and team leadership Crisis communications and reputation management https://www.stephelton.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2026-05-25 https://www.stephelton.com/work daily 0.75 2026-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604158618277-5FNYZIFFW31G1EMWLBL6/2017_12_13_EDUCATION_WordShop_Student_3.jpg Work Print: 2018 Toledo Museum of Art Annual Report https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604158162810-6V3PXB59QINRECUI6WBX/Seagate+6.JPG Work Experience + Social: #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604158032538-6RYCA37EFWJDM4J15L9A/2016_tma_blockparty.143.JPG Work Social: #TMAmoment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604157996123-69Y8LWEG8T1AXTOG5XD2/TMA_Fallon_0999.jpg Work Experience: K-9 May 9: A Day for the Dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604158227037-X5AF35BOI17HGRCIHNJT/Saint+George+and+the+Dragon_Monroe+Mural_Print+Version_1.jpg Work Experience: Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604157935272-C3PDMPO9E8000L3VQBUH/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_Betsey+Brady_4.jpg Work Video: Polishing the Gem Video https://www.stephelton.com/tmamoment daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604151519627-IB4OR8SHFDHFWQ80F56Q/Instagram+TMA+Moment+screenshot.png #TMAmoment 400,000 visits a year. That’s 400,000 unique opportunities for the Museum to make a positive impression upon its visitors. And when shared online, those experiences can influence and shape the expectations of potential visitors. Establishing a branded, community-focused hashtag to help collate this user-generated content was imperative to my early success as the Museum’s first social media and digital communications manager. Not only were we able to amplify how visitors were engaging with the institution, the hashtag became an important part of TMA’s social listening strategy. To date, #TMAmoment has been used nearly 4,000 times. https://www.stephelton.com/finddegas daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152752694-XB0KY83S3NRZPZXP7EZH/City+Paper+1.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152778503-E1LRR439IXZUUJC9QWDL/AW3_9990.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153139138-IC1QMZVL1YB8BMH9HTDB/AW3_0854.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152768615-E10DPEIEUUQCSWNF85I2/Michaels.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152781197-UEDN1SQSGZIXRS4SWKQ3/Seagate+3.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152766630-TWS0T9NNHOT3QW64DRAI/Perrysburg+1.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152769962-GDHPOMTZVVYRMPQBVMEG/AW3_0865.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152766109-OPJAP8BIM3DPANWRG5IW/Starbucks+1.JPG #FindDegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153146095-IDFWUZ5GPLX1HZFOQ9GB/AW3_9988.JPG #FindDegas https://www.stephelton.com/polishing-the-gem daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604156849375-9H73GMYY9E38HTWBCZTX/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_Betsey+Brady_2.jpg Polishing the Gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604156867414-HT6O64G0DV93B12ELQLU/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_Cynthia+Thompson_1.jpg Polishing the Gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604156905170-AWLN3XUCJ4Y0VLCX8JFG/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_David+Welles+Jr_2.jpg Polishing the Gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604156904554-1SLHB0M4OAT9F7QE7071/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_David+Welles+Jr_6.jpg Polishing the Gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604156917565-F89SC6T5NW6RUONP7BLD/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_Gerorgia+Welles_4.jpg Polishing the Gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604156938667-D247JYHQMHMC0B3YR4M5/2017_10_10_ACTIVITIES_Polishing+the+Gem+Gala+Video_Behind+the+Scenes+Photos_Jim+Hoffman_1.jpg Polishing the Gem https://www.stephelton.com/2018-annual-report daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604152350317-1BC9V0GYKJX6HJS9SEW5/TMA+Annual+Report+2018+Cover.jpg 2018 Annual Report There is something about printed materials that people respond to. The final product is tangible. It’s memorable. It can cause the recipient to feel something—pride, hope, urgency or a plethora of other emotions. Whether staying engaged with donors or interacting with new prospects, a dynamic annual report is a fantastic resource. That’s why, whether it is the tone of the narrative or the feel of the paper, every detail matters when producing a piece that has the potential to increase private support. Awards AAF Toledo Gold ADDY Award, February 2019 Category: Sales and Marketing, Printed Annual Report Credits Project Manager: Stephanie Elton Graphic Design: Madhouse Writer: Alia Orra Photography: Justin Camuso-Stall, Robert Cummerow, Richard Goodbody, Rob Lorenzo, Ed Pollard, Toledo Aerial Media, Rob Wagner and Andrew Weber Printer: Muir Graphics https://www.stephelton.com/monroe-street-murals daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155736421-0374F57QJ0GPTC7E0NH5/Arthur+Hughes%2C+Ophelia_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version+1.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155737229-OTCFGP1UY51JQ61KKNNE/Canaletto%2C+View+of+the+Riva+degil+Shiavoni%2C+Venice_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155736894-JE98BMAWDT4VFPS8JOGA/Arthur+Hughes%2C+Ophelia_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version+2.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155736895-ZEMHF9KNBPCPDVWT1YV9/Robert+Delauney%2C+La+ville+de+Paris_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version_1.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155737102-BZ6XAK8IJAWGZQUL85YF/Hiroshi+Yoshida%2C+Carp+in+a+Pond_Web+Version_2.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155736850-XTIMB0LT6MVJIRZCOX64/Hiroshi+Yoshida%2C+Carp+in+a+Pond_Web+Version_1.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155737547-0JTFWLTR6892QIIEC8VY/Robert+Delauney%2C+La+ville+de+Paris_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version_2.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155738738-BSPSIU7FYBW955XH04J5/Saint+George+and+the+Dragon_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version_1.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155739036-OXZTU0MZ4F8DWW6SM0P2/Saint+George+and+the+Dragon_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version_2.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604155739109-0IUSS7DAFQ1A1ZEC49V0/Willem+van+de+Velde+the+Younger%2C+Ships+on+a+Stormy+Sea_Monroe+Mural_Web+Version.jpg Monroe Street Murals https://www.stephelton.com/k9-may-9-event daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153584469-M49BJ1TH6OLO00BIPZ8L/TMA_Fallon_0963.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153565672-C503JB43F4X5RZLJVXGU/TMA_Fallon_0965.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153582739-MJ4IZAEOSQWI8XDOT65D/TMA_Fallon_0967.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153576348-YTYTQORLQD3EFGZ1KI0V/TMA_Fallon_0969.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153585254-2JM8NZJX9R0WX8EP6W7P/TMA_Fallon_0970.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153564975-XXJA5IPACTF2K6JCYEPZ/TMA_Fallon_0971.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153595611-8HI2R9PTFQMWBARQ07V3/TMA_Fallon_0973.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153598373-621L8CCHSGSACYPOWWNA/TMA_Fallon_0982.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604153600117-KO1KVIF91EDZKGDO0AWF/TMA_Fallon_0992.jpg K9 May 9 Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f95a56d9bade20d8b197073/1604154534664-X50OT6DGETKTJJGJKWXF/TMA+K9+May+9+Graphic.jpg K9 May 9 Event Man’s best friend is required to stay home for most Museum events, but for one special day in May 2015, the Toledo Museum of Art went to the dogs with “K9 May 9: A Day for the Dogs.” An estimated 300 people attended the free event, which was held in conjunction with the special exhibition Best in Show: Animal Illustrations from the Mazza Collection. Visitors could meet adoptable pets from over a dozen area animal rescues or bring along their own furry family members for special programs designed just for them, including dog-friendly hands-on art projects, sculpture garden tours, story time featuring children’s books highlighted in Best in Show and wiener dog races. Credits Event Planner: Stephanie Elton Earned Media 13 ABC: Dogs have their day at the Toledo Museum of Art Toledo.com: A Day for the Dogs on TMA Campus The Toledo Blade: Arf Appreciation at the Toledo Museum of Art Toledo City Paper: It’s a dog-art-dog world https://www.stephelton.com/vislitorg daily 0.75 2021-02-18 https://www.stephelton.com/toledomuseum-redesign daily 0.75 2021-02-18