KATHERINE GRACE

Katherine Grace was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, by her parents, Allison and Jeff Grace. She credits her family, including her younger brother, Jack, for shaping her into the person she is today. A proud graduate of Wichita Collegiate School, where she attended from early childhood through graduation, Katherine is now continuing her education at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas.

At Wichita Collegiate, Katherine was a multisport athlete and student leader. She captained the volleyball, basketball, and swim teams during her junior and senior years, served as Student Body President, and was a four-year member of Student Council. She also engaged in clubs like DECA, Pro-Humanitate, and Model United Nations. Her passion for debate and forensics sharpened her skills in research, public speaking, and critical thinking, instilling values of leadership, integrity, and inclusivity that continue to guide her today.

Now a junior at TCU, Katherine is deeply committed to making a positive impact on campus. As the Campus Affairs Chair for the Student Government Association, she helps shape the experience of over 10,000 students. She is also an active member of the Chi Omega sorority and a university ambassador. Katherine was honored to be accepted into Neeley Fellows, TCU’s top honors business cohort comprising just 3% of students. Through the program, she has gained invaluable mentorship, built a strong professional network, and studied under MBA-level professors. From leadership roles in Frog Aides, a competitive freshman leadership cohort, to Chi Omega, Neeley Fellows, and SGA, Katherine has found meaningful ways to give back by applying the leadership and community-building skills she developed in high school.

Beyond the classroom, Katherine attributes much of her personal growth to the Timothy O’Shaughnessy Foundation. Her travels to Japan taught her humility and reflection. In New York with Neeley Fellows, she discovered the value of connections and the power of asking thoughtful questions. Most recently, she studied abroad in Germany, Austria, France, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, exploring globalization, energy transition, and sustainability. Each of these experiences has widened her worldview, and she is profoundly grateful to the Foundation for helping make them possible.

Katherine is currently pursuing a double major in Finance and Business Information Systems, with minors in Political Science and Global Business. Her coursework fuels a passion for innovation and strategic thinking, while her minors keep her grounded in empathy and global awareness. She looks forward to securing a meaningful internship next summer, where she hopes to gain clarity on her future career path. Though still exploring what’s next, Katherine remains optimistic, driven, and grateful for the support of the O’Shaughnessy Foundation and her family.