In the late 1990s, she founded TechnoDyke.com, a pioneering online community that provided support and resources to queer women, trans and non-binary individuals. Her leadership in this community helped create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people and has been selected for inclusion in the United States Library of Congress’ historic LGBTQ+ Studies Web Archive.

Along with her work on TechnoDyke, Stacy also founded Portland, Oregon’s FatGirl Speaks conferences and Chunky Dunk Fat Swims. These popular events brought together people of all sizes for performances and discussions on issues related to fat liberation, self-acceptance, and social justice and helped spark a larger conversation about the importance of inclusivity and representation in the media and society.

Stacy’s work as an illustrator and animator has been particularly impactful. Her most lasting contribution to the Fat Liberation movement is the 12 Good Fatty Archetypes, a webcomic that provides a framework for understanding different ways in which fat people sometimes seek inclusion in society in ways that are subtly counter-productive. The archetypes are now frequently used as an educational resource and have helped raise awareness about the importance of foregrounding inclusion of the most marginalised as we seek equality through social justice work. In 2016, Stacy released the research-led Flying While Fat documentary animation, which highlights the challenges that fat people face when traveling by air. The animation was widely shared on social media and helped raise awareness about the need for more inclusive policies in the airline industry. 

 

In recent years, Stacy has turned to animation as a profession, now collaborating with academics and researchers to creatively disseminate research, with her animation explaining the social theory of Intersectionality (created with Professor Peter Hopkins of Newcastle University) now widely in use internationally in higher education and workplace training settings.

Stacy’s commitment to social justice and equity has been a driving force in both her personal and professional lives as an artist, writer, and activist. Her contributions to the LGBTQIA+ and body positivity movements have helped create more inclusive and welcoming spaces for marginalised communities. Through creative and innovative approaches to social change, Stacy works in all spheres of her life to make a positive impact on the world.