Gracen Kostelecky

Gracen Kostelecky is a seasoned UX Designer currently employed at Principal Financial Group since June 2022, where Gracen has progressed from UX Designer II to UX Designer III. Prior experience includes serving as an Email Marketing Specialist at Hy-Vee, Inc. and as a Marketing & Program Coordinator at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Gracen's background in marketing also includes roles such as Web Designer at Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business, Director of Marketing at the Illinois Junior Golf Association, and Marketing Associate at Ames Golf & Country Club. Gracen began the professional journey as a Marketing and Graphic Design Intern at Ryko Solutions, Inc. and as a Player Services Associate at the International Junior Golf Tour. Academic credentials consist of a Master of Arts in Communication, Brand Communications from Drake University, a Certified Business Adviser designation from Kent State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from Iowa State University.