Grace has been a steadfast and loyal supporter of the School of Theology & Religious Studies for many years. She has been an active volunteer in numerous organizations and has served on the Board of the International Hospice Institute; the Montgomery Hospice Society, for whom she organized and chaired the first Hospice Ball to raise funds for hospice services; the DC Women's Board of the American Heart Association, where she chaired a Heart Luncheon; the Hospitality and Information Service, the Capital Speakers Club; and the Washington Performing Arts, where she is still active. Grace earned her B.A. with honors from The New School University. Upon completing her studies at The New York School of Interior Design, she worked as an interior designer. She has been a tireless volunteer for a number of organizations across America, including the Rose Café in Venice, the L.A. Orphanage Guild, and her local parish here in Washington, D.C.