As co-defensive coordinator at North Central College, Stachowski collaborated in the creation of practice plans and strategies for the Cardinals. Juggling numerous duties, she also assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes, oversaw the implementation of high academic standards, and created and implemented a team fundraising plan.

Stachowski was a four-year letter winner and two-year captain for the women's lacrosse team at Transylvania University (Ky.). She was selected to the All-Ohio River Lacrosse Conference team all four years, helping lead the Pioneers to both regular season and conference tournament championships and an appearance in the NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse Championship in her final season.

From 2014 to 2017, Stachowski served as co-head coach for Velocity Travel Lacrosse Middle School before moving to the same position at the varsity level for Velocity Travel Lacrosse High School in 2018. She created daily practice plans and game strategies, mentored student-athletes throughout the collegiate recruitment process, and evaluated players in tryout, evaluation, and selection processes.

A native of Springboro, Ohio, Stachowski graduated from Transylvania in May 2018 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in mathematics. She also served as Transylvania's president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as well as president of the Heartland College Athletic Conference SAAC. Stachowski went on to receive her master's degree in leadership development with an emphasis in sport leadership in May 2020.