Grace brings extensive experience as a tech policy strategist, most recently serving as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). There, she oversaw $50 billion in broadband infrastructure grants, led initiatives on AI policy and global Internet governance, and represented NTIA internationally, including in Kyiv for the U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue. In the private sector, she helped grow and sell the AI startup Element AI (acquired by ServiceNow).

At the Curationist Foundation, we strive to connect people with global cultural heritage through open-access tools, metadata innovation, and editorial storytelling. By uniting millions of digitized works from museums and archives worldwide, we empower users to explore cultural history and discover new perspectives. With Grace’s leadership, we look forward to exploring an ethical AI path that aligns with our mission, leveraging her expertise to ensure our use of new technologies support inclusivity and responsible cultural stewardship.
We are excited to work with Grace as we deepen our partnerships, enhance our metadata initiatives, and support cultural institutions in overcoming digitization challenges. Together, we aim to create a more inclusive and collaborative digital space for cultural knowledge.
Please join us in welcoming Grace to the Board of Directors!
Christian Dawson Executive Director Curationist Foundation