Grace Pickens

Grace Pickens is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in global health, literature, and speech & hearing sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a focus on Global Health & Environment and Hispanic Cultures & Literature, alongside a minor in Speech & Hearing Sciences. Grace also participated in a Study Abroad Direct Exchange Program at Universidad de Oviedo.

Grace's professional journey includes roles at esteemed organizations such as Vital Strategies, where she served as a Program Associate and previously as a Program Assistant for the Partnership for Healthy Cities initiative. Prior to this, she contributed as a Program Coordinator at The Open Door NJNY, Inc. Grace's experience extends to research and academia, having been a Fulbright Scholar, Research Assistant at Northwestern University, and holding various positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Throughout her career, Grace Pickens has showcased her versatility by taking on roles like Spanish Small Group Leader, Office Assistant, and Research Assistant in different departments. Her commitment to healthcare is evident through roles such as Clinician at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, Bilingual Standardized Patient at UNC School of Medicine, and HIV Services Intern at MetroPlus Health Plan. Grace's communication skills shine through her experience as Co-Director and News Anchor at Radio Latijam.

Grace's past experiences, including her tenure as a General Pediatrics Office Assistant at UNC Health Care, highlight her dedication to making a positive impact in the healthcare and education sectors. Her academic achievements, coupled with her professional experiences, position her as a well-rounded individual with a passion for global health, research, communication, and healthcare services.