Grace develops content and strategies to promote the Institute’s programs. Grace received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her master’s in public relations and advertising from USC Annenberg. While studying at USC, Grace worked with USC Shoah Foundation as the Celina Biniaz Intern.

Meg McDermott is the Director of Board and External Relations at the USC Shoah Foundation. In this role, she supports the Institute's Board of Councilors and partnerships with other key stakeholders. Prior to the Institute, she served as the Executive Director of Board Operations at the George Washington University. Meg previously held roles at Harvard and Tufts University, providing executive communications and special project management support for senior leadership. She holds a B.A.