Grace Smith Kaus

Grace Smith Kaus has extensive work experience in the education and finance sectors. Grace started their career at Wells Fargo in 1990, where they held multiple roles including Investment Compliance, Personal Banker, and Loan Officer. Grace then moved on to work at Sallie Mae as a Supervisor from 1997 to 2000. In 2000, Grace joined USA Funds as an Account Executive Manager, where they stayed until 2012. During their time at USA Funds, they served as the Director of the Arizona Family College Savings (529) Plan at the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education from 2012 to 2014. Following this, they joined the Arizona Community Foundation as the Director of Scholarships & Education Initiatives, a role they held until 2018. Currently, Grace is working at the Helios Education Foundation as the Director of Arizona Community Engagement.

Grace Smith Kaus completed their Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Phoenix in 1994. Prior to this, their education history indicates that they attended Scottsdale Community College for Business Administration and Management, General, without specifying the start and end year.