Grace Lancaster
About Grace Lancaster
Grace Lancaster is the Sr. Event Manager, Workplace Experience at Aurora Solar in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a decade-long career in event management and community engagement.
Current Role at Aurora Solar
Grace Lancaster is currently serving as the Sr. Event Manager, Workplace Experience at Aurora Solar. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, her role involves orchestrating events aimed at enhancing workplace experience. She leverages her extensive background in event management and community engagement to create and execute meaningful events that foster a productive and connected work environment.
Previous Experience at Gong
From 2021 to 2023, Grace Lancaster held the position of Employee Engagement + Internal Events at Gong. During her tenure, she was responsible for planning and managing internal events designed to boost employee engagement and morale. Her work at Gong was instrumental in enhancing the company's culture and fostering a sense of community among employees in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Roles at Startup Grind
Grace Lancaster has an extensive history with Startup Grind, holding multiple positions from 2018 to 2021. She started as the Event + Speaker Manager, where she managed events and coordinated with speakers. She then transitioned to the role of Events Lead, Community Manager, before becoming Sr. Community + Events Manager. Through these roles, she contributed significantly to the community by organizing events that connected startup founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Educational Background
Grace Lancaster holds a B.A. in Communication from UC Santa Barbara. During her time at the university, she gained valuable experience through various roles such as Intern at the Office of Public Events, Peer Advisor for the Department of Communications, and Transfer Student Peer. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in communication and event management, equipping her with the skills necessary for her professional career.
Passion for Community Engagement
Throughout her decade-long career, Grace Lancaster has consistently demonstrated a passion for creating intentional and meaningful experiences for communities. Based in the Bay Area, she has maintained long-lasting relationships with organizational leaders, vendors, clients, and colleagues. Her dedication to producing impactful events is evident in her career trajectory, making significant contributions to community engagement and workplace experience.