Gracie Herbert is a higher education leader and lifelong advocate for the arts, craft, and community-based learning. She serves as Director of Strategic Operations and Initiatives in the Division of Student Life at Miami University, where she leads strategic projects, supports assessment and data-informed decision-making, and advances initiatives that strengthen student experiences and communities.
Previously, Gracie served as Associate Director of Donor Engagement at Miami University, leading strategic stewardship and donor engagement efforts. Her work is grounded in building meaningful relationships, telling stories that connect people to mission, and creating opportunities for individuals to engage with and support their communities.
Gracie holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Miami University. Before beginning her career in higher education, she maintained a studio practice in ceramics and served as Supply Store Manager at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, where she supported artists and craftspeople through workshop programming, materials coordination, and the Artist Showcase Gallery. She now practices weaving from her home studio and remains deeply committed to preserving craft traditions and expanding access to creative learning experiences.
Gracie is honored to serve on the board of Touchstone Center for Crafts and to support its work creating transformative experiences through craft, community, and connection.