Grace Standridge, a native of Gadsden, Alabama, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2018. She majored in Nonprofit Management with a double minor in legal affairs and gender studies. While studying at UAB, she served as a Peer Educator for Student Multicultural and Diversity Programming and Vice President of Philanthropy for her sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. After graduation, Grace worked for community service organizations and nonprofits in the Birmingham area.
What do you like to do for fun?
My wife and I love to travel, but we are also big fans of sitting on the couch and watching Netflix with our dog, Stevie, and our cat, Lola. I also really enjoy cooking and baking!
What is your favorite quote from a book, film, or song?
My favorite quote is from a Harvey Milk speech, “Hope will never be silent.” To me, this quote speaks to the resilience of people and the power of never giving up.