Grace Engel grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Notre Dame Preparatory School. She continued her studies at Coastal Carolina University and graduated with a degree in Recreation and Sport Management and a minor in Marketing. During her time at school, she spent a semester abroad in Australia where she studied facility management and international marketing. Before graduating, she worked as the Marketing Coordinator Intern with the YMCA of Coastal Carolina and the Tournament Operations Intern with the Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach. She is very excited to work with the Ripken Foundation to create a positive impact on youth development.