Grace Headinger
About Grace Headinger
Grace Headinger is a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, where she focuses on emerging international challenges in finance, technology, and public policy. She has extensive experience in research and operations across various organizations, including the U.S. House of Representatives and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and has worked in over 45 countries, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Grace Headinger serves as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School since 2021. In this role, she focuses on emerging international challenges and solutions in finance, technology, and public policy. Her work involves conducting research that informs academic and practical applications in these fields. She has been part of the institution for three years, contributing to various projects that align with the school's mission.
Previous Experience in Government
Grace Headinger has experience working in government settings, including a position as a Congressional Intern in the Office of Representative Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019. This role lasted for three months and took place in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Additionally, she interned at the Embassy of Australia in the United States as a Congressional Liaison Office Intern from 2018 to 2019 for seven months.
Educational Background
Grace Headinger studied International Relations and Affairs at The George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2016 to 2019. She also participated in a University Exchange program at the University of Sydney from 2017 to 2018, further enhancing her knowledge in the field of international relations.
Experience in Research and Analysis
Grace Headinger has a strong background in research and analysis, having worked as a Research Assistant at the Elliott School of International Affairs from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Operations Coordinator at Harvard's Belfer Center from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she interned at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as a Geospatial Analysis Intern, focusing on the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative from 2019 to 2020.
International Experience
Grace Headinger has professional experience in over 45 countries, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This global perspective informs her work and research at Harvard Business School, where she engages with international challenges and solutions.