Grace is a seasoned higher education professional with experience in various roles at Pitzer College, Chapman University and the California State University system including most recently serving as the AVP of Student Health and Equity Programs at CSULA where she also was an alum receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling from CSUF and a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from USC.

 

Her research experience includes the first-year experiences of foster youth and the correlation between personal connections, student engagement, and academic success. With oversight for the Foster Youth Programs at three institutions along with her dedicated research, she serves as a subject matter expert on our advisory board. Under her guidance, the Guardian Scholars Program at CSUF received national recognition from the Child Welfare League of America in recognition of exceptional leadership and demonstrated commitment in providing foster youth support in completing post-secondary education. She has also taught as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies and the Department of Public Health at Cal State University, Fullerton.

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