Gracie is a University of Maryland alum, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics with an International Relations concentration and dual minors in Rhetoric and Business. As an undergraduate student, Gracie earned her citation from CIVICUS, a two-year living and learning community. She also held leadership positions within Greek Life and was inducted into the Order of Omega, Kalegethos, and Omicron Delta Kappa. Gracie has been an academic advisor and program coordinator for the department of Government and Politics since 2019. Gracie is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, & International Education Policy with a concentration in Higher Education. Her research interests include transfer student retention and belonging and experiential learning. Outside of work and academics, Gracie enjoys traveling, sewing, bike riding, and spending time with friends and family in her hometown of Ocean City, MD.