As Managing Director of Institutions, Grace (she/her) oversees Coro’s programs designed to strengthen institutions and foster cultures of collaboration, including partnerships with higher education institutions and the federal government. Grace brings over two decades of experience designing and facilitating leadership training programs, primarily in the health and education sectors. With fifteen years spent specializing in leadership development at UCSF and UC Berkeley, as well as her role as a certified professional coach, she has honed her expertise in cultivating effective leaders across diverse industries. Additionally, Grace is an active member of the Advisory Council for Home for a Home, a 501(c) organization dedicated to building homes for historically underserved families in Guatemala.

Grace holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University.

What inspires you to work in leadership development?
I am deeply passionate about empowering individuals with the essential tools and knowledge to lead positive change within their organizations and communities. Witnessing leaders align their passions and skills with the pressing needs of their surroundings is a uniquely rewarding experience, one that continually inspires me to support others on this transformative journey.

What’s your favorite leadership quote or book?
“A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.” – Nelson Mandela

Where are we most likely to find you when you’re not at work?
When I’m not at work, I’m likely cooking at home, going on a run, journaling, or on the soccer pitch with my kids.