GRACE HISEROTE

Detail-oriented and analytical professional with experience supporting policy-driven initiatives and advancing equitable access to resources. Skilled in research, stakeholder coordination, and clear written and verbal communication. Proven ability to navigate complex institutional environments, support compliance-focused efforts, and contribute to advocacy-oriented work. Committed to public service and applying strong organizational and critical thinking skills in a legal aid capacity.

• Provost Honors
• Dulbecco Scholarship Recipient
• UNESCO Global Youth Fellow
• Heart of Sonoma: Teen Volunteer of the Year
• Cardinal Newman Valedictorian- Cardinal Newman HS
• Cardinal Newman Oxford Scholar- Cardinal Newman HS

• UCSD, Voices Leader, La Jolla, CA, 2025-10, Present, Deepen understanding personally and professionally through attending at least six seminars focused on leadership, social justice, and identity development sessions., Complete an individual capstone project, compiling personal reflections throughout the program., Collaborate with other female VOICES leaders to create shirts and other items for the current and future VOICES participants., Increase community engagement through seminars.
• Ceres Teen Leader CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT, Sebastopol, CA November 2021 - June 2024, Coordinated group activities to promote teamwork and personal development among teen participants., Mentored youth in service-learning projects, fostering leadership skills and community engagement., Trained new teen leaders on program policies and best practices to maintain consistency in sanitation and organizational standards., Facilitated communication between team members, encouraging collaboration and effective problem-solving.
• Nutrition Play Group Leader PETALUMA HEALTH CENTER, Petaluma, CA August 2022 - June 2024, Performed cooking demonstrations for both children with chronic illness and their parents., Coordinated with the lead nutritionist in planning meals and obtaining produce., Collaborated with Rebuilding Petaluma and Petaluma Health Center to create new garden beds to be used for produce., Facilitated communication between nutritionists and families to educate about nutrition more effectively.
• Debate Club Founder and President CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGHSCHOOL, Santa Rosa, CA November 2022 - June 2024, Developed and implemented debate curricula, enhancing participants' critical thinking and public speaking skills., Facilitated workshops and training sessions, promoting effective communication and teamwork among members., Cultivated a culture of inclusivity, encouraging diverse perspectives in discussions to enrich debates., Mentored new members, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged skill development and confidence.