Grace joined Royall & Company in 1997, before Royall & Company was large enough to have a department of human resources. She brought with her years of experience as a business manager in other communications firms. As Royall & Company grew, Grace became its first Director of Human Resources. She is focused on developing increased value for Royall's clients by recruiting and retaining superior staff. She has an undergraduate degree in human resources from the University of Richmond, and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).