Dr. Stephanie Sykora is a professional geologist with a PhD from the University of Tasmania, Australia, and a BSc in earth and ocean science from the University of Victoria, Canada. Having grown up around mountains and oceans, Stephanie has always had a deep fascination with the natural world, from sweeping landscapes to the rock formations that tell the Earth's story. With over 12 years of experience as an exploration geologist, she has worked alongside mineral exploration companies and universities and contributed to published scientific research across the globe. Her international career has spanned Australia, Papua New Guinea, Serbia, Ireland, Japan, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Jamaica, the U.S., and Canada, an includes extensive time in Iceland, where her firsthand knowledge of the island's extraordinary volcanic systems, geothermal landscapes, and glacial geology runs deep.

A passionate field geologist, Stephanie has led and participated in numerous field trips worldwide with a focus on geology and the natural sciences. She is equally dedicated to making earth sciences accessible to all, having been involved in science outreach programs and authored numerous articles and blog posts on geological sites around the world.