Grace is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where she earned a degree in health education. She began her career at the Shiawassee County Health Department, where she is actively involved with several local initiatives, including the Alliance for a Drug-Free Shiawassee, Shiawassee Prevention Network, Shiawassee County Drug Court, Health and Human Services Council, and the Live Healthy Coalition. Grace plays a key role in local efforts to reduce drug use and share helpful information with residents of all ages.