Grace Klauer
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Grace Klauer

Program Officer

As Program Officer, Grace designs, implements, and evaluates immersive professional, educational, and cultural exchange experiences for emerging and established leaders across the globe. Pursuing her interest in foreign affairs and economic development, Grace leads program implementation in each of the Precinct’s six core focus areas, including signature initiatives in economic opportunity and women’s empowerment. She also serves as the Administrative Director of the Presidential Precinct’s longest standing program: the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Immediately prior to joining the Presidential Precinct, Grace was the Business Development Representative at the Pittsburgh Technology Council. In this role, Grace introduced the Technology Council and benefits to local business community members. Grace began her career at Catholic Charities Diocese of Harrisburg, where she helped launch the Empowering Women for Success Project. Grace earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Tulane University.

Recent News

Precinct Alumna Appointed as Deputy Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Belgium

10/30/2024

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Nafisa Atiku-Abubakar: From Vulnerability to Power

08/23/2024

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From Facebook Post to Global Leadership: My Inspirational Journey

07/25/2024

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Chichi Mlingwa: When the Dots Finally Connect

06/22/2024

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Monticello returns as core partner institution of the Presidential Precinct

05/15/2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Presidential Precinct and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private nonprofit that owns and operates Montice...
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Announcing the Inaugural Cohort of Corporate Leaders

04/23/2024

Established executive leaders from 6 African countries will arrive at the Precinct on April 29. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – With thanks to s...
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