Grace was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, and grew up a parishioner at St. Pius X, and attended with her parents, sister, and her grandparents who were also active at St. Pius as well. Grace attended St. Pius X Elementary, Regis Middle, and Xavier High School. After graduation, she then went on to attend Central College in Pella, getting involved in Campus ministries, the local church, as well as being part of and leading the Catholic group on campus, and graduating with a degree in sociology. While at college she worked at Lakeview Camp and the ARC of East Central Iowa, then right after college went on to work with Catholic Heart Work Camp. Grace loves spending time with people, being outside, triathlons, listening to and making music, glassblowing, boating, tubing, reading, and trying new things.