Stella's acting journey began in an unusual place ~ while working within the Los Angeles Police Department (as a patrol officer through to earning her sergeant's badge). Stella was consistently cast in LAPD "training" films. One of them was taped on the actual studio set of Star Trek! From that point going forward she absolutely wanted to continue to act on professional sets. That desire has come to fruition, with Stella working on numerous television and film projects opposite A-list talent; The Red Road (Jason Mamoa, Lisa Bonet), Black Lightening, The Conjuring 3, Instant Family (Mark Wahlberg), Powder Blue (Forest Whitaker) and many others. In addition, she has amassed a long list of credits for commercials, industrials and lifestyle projects. Stella resides in Atlanta with her larger than life dogs Brooks & Skippy. She travels to where the work is; from Atlanta to New York to Los Angeles and any point in-between.