Stephanie is a State Senator, attorney, and an advocate for innovation and political bipartisanship. Stephanie was first elected to the Utah state senate (SD14) in November 2022 and represents communities in Salt Lake City, Millcreek, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, and Holladay.

Prior to that, Stephanie served four years in the Utah House of Representatives. Stephanie has passed legislation that improves air quality by cracking down on unlawful vehicle polluters, implements innovative childcare solutions for state employees, bands the shackling of pregnant inmates during labor and delivery, allows candidates for public office to use campaign funds for childcare expenses, and creates a statewide Victim Address Confidentiality Program.

Much of Stephanie’s policy work has focused on increasing governmental transparency and promoting innovation and reform in Utah’s criminal justice system. Sen. Pitcher earned her MPA and Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah. She is an International Candidate Master in chess and an eight-time Utah Women’s State Chess Champion. Stephanie currently works as an attorney. Beyond her political endeavors, her love for the outdoors resonates through activities like hiking, pickleball, and exploring nature with her daughters in Sugarhouse.