As a relentlessly curious design strategist, Grace uses an intuitive blend of creative methods to address complex problems and bring ambitious ideas to life. She specializes in transforming uncertainty into a navigational tool for investigation, generating insights into clients’ challenges, and driving innovation through strategic ideation. Experienced at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, she learns fast, cares deeply, and brings her systems thinking perspective to any project she’s a part of. Grace is always looking ahead and experimenting with ways to stimulate imagination, exploring unexpected perspectives, and working to build a better future for all.
Grace holds an MFA in Transdisciplinary Design from Parsons, and a BA in Astronomy and Studio Art from San Diego State. She has taught at Parsons School of Design in the Strategic Design BBA program, guest lectured at Cornell Tech, worked at SYLVAIN, Material, OMFGCO, and as a freelance design strategist for 5+ years.
Grace has worked on projects for Jordan Kids, the Lower East Side Girls Club, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Hinge, Google, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Danner Boots, Oregon State Parks, and the Oregon Symphony.