Steffi works collaboratively to steward and expand funding from an array of sources, specifically focusing on Commercialization Programs and Learning and Evaluation initiatives. In her career, Steffi has managed diverse portfolios of grants from various funders—including government agencies, industry partners, and foundations—and secured significant funding for impactful programs, including proposal development efforts resulting in the establishment of the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Research and Development department. She holds a B.A. in International Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Master’s in Public Policy from Georgetown University.