Stefanie Pansch is a musician by night and a cartographer by day. She has performed at a variety of occasions across Central Illinois including weddings, church services, high teas, and parties. In 2024 she gave a recital as part of the Fine Arts at the Homestead series. A Decatur native, her journey with bowed strings began at Parsons Elementary School with Mrs. Diana Rai, and her harp journey began at the Decatur Public Library with their copy of The Harp by Roslyn Rensch. She currently studies with Julia Jamieson, and she enjoys exploring unusual harp repertoire. She plays the violin and the cello in addition to the harp, and she also enjoys growing orchids and doing a variety of crafts.