Dr. Stillman holds degrees which straddle two worlds. While in her twenties she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics and physics, and a post-master's in computer science. She then had a twenty-plus year career in banking and marketing, followed by the decision to go back to school to earn a master's and doctorate in religion. In 2006 she was awarded a Ph.D. in religion. Today, she pursues a variety of professional activities, among which is teaching mathematics at American Public University.