Mary Grace was born in Birmingham, raised in Nashville, and drawn back to the Magic City when she attended Samford University. There she studied journalism, public relations, and marketing, getting involved with several organizations and school traditions that helped her discover her passion for authentic storytelling and servant-hearted leadership. Between studying abroad in London for a summer, directing Step Sing twice, and trying every coffee shop in town, her time at Samford was instrumental in allowing her to grow in her faith, engage her intellect, and develop relationships that would last a lifetime.

After establishing roots in Birmingham, the opportunity to work at CAI meant she could remain in her established community and build on her internship experiences to develop personally and professionally. When Mary Grace isn’t in the office, she loves to plan her next New York trip, go to the movies, or take a long walk with a good audiobook.