Hello!
I am a marketing & communications specialist based in central Illinois. I love to bring clean and appealing design into nonprofit and ministry spaces, where a creative touch can boost the mission's reach. Clear and impactful communication, both written and visual, are always my top priority.
Education
University of Notre Dame, 2021-2023
McGrath Institute for Church Life Echo Graduate Service Program
MA Theology
Northwestern University, 2016-2020
BA Communication Studies
focus in Nonprofit Communications
Expertise
- Branding & Visual Communication
- Creative Project Management
- Content Visualization & Execution
- Writing & Copy Editing
- Social Media Content
- Video Editing
- Catholic Theology & Catechesis
Selected work
Print & Digital Promotional Materials
St. John’s Catholic Newman Center
New Student Promotion 2023-2024
Z-fold handouts and tri-fold brochures
St. John’s Catholic Newman Center
Encounter: A Look at the Restored Beauty of St. John’s Catholic Chapel
Booklet, 2024
St. John’s Catholic Newman Center
Original Bulletin Production 2023-2024
Weekly and Special Occasion print pieces
Missouri River Choral Society
Concerts - Spring 2022, Winter 2022, Spring 2023
Print Flyers, tickets, and online promotion
I have been using Grace for two years as a designer for concert flyers and programs for my choir. I'm incredibly thrilled with her eye-catching work, skill, and speed at which she produces the designs."
-Dr. John Flanery
Director of Missouri River Choral Society
St. John the Baptist Parish
Advent Campaign, 2021
Tear-away postcard, Print banners, Parish Bulletin, Campaign launch letter
Logo Design
Freshman Overnight, 2024
Catholic Illini, 2023
Sheboygan County Organization of Religious Educators, 2021
Missouri River Choral Society, 2022*
*designed with Lauren Sobaski
In the six months of working with her to produce content for my company, Grace has a proven track record of delivering top-notch content across a range of platforms, from social media to blogs to email marketing campaigns. Her content is always well-researched, thoughtfully crafted and attentive to the current trends in social media marketing. I highly recommend Grace as an asset to any team."
-Anne Stansel
Director of Marketing at Nature’s Willow
Selected work
Video Production & Editing
St. John’s Catholic Newman Center Promo, 2024
Selected work
Social Media - Video Content Creation
Eucharistic Procession – @NewmanHallLife
Chaplain Chat Series – @CatholicIllini
Grace has done an excellent job with running different marketing campaigns on the parish's social media accounts (creating short videos, events, and posts) and webpage. Similarly, her work with the school and its social media account has been a great gift to the community and had a tangible impact on engagement with school families."
-Paige Katzfey
Pastoral Associate at St. John the Baptist Parish
