Grace Long

Grace Long is an experienced professional currently serving as the Vice President of External Affairs for the Society of Women in Public Affairs, where responsibilities include establishing connections and organizing events for undergraduate women. As a Social Media Marketing Intern for the Economics Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Grace developed a digital marketing strategy that increased followers by 40%. Additionally, experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant for the Design Your First Year Experience course, managing student sections, and mentoring first-year students. Previous roles include team lead at Arrowhead Golf Club, customer service representative and cycling instructor at CycleBar, intern at Genesis Women's Shelter, and intern to the Executive Director at The Salvation Army. Grace is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, expected to graduate in December 2023.