Mary Grace Roske

Chief Brand Officer

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Mary Grace Roske   

Mary Grace oversees marketing and communications so that SeaFdn effectively tells its story of powerful, rewarding philanthropy and community impact, sharing the important contributions of local philanthropists and nonprofit organizations to the strength and vitality of Greater Seattle.

Personal Philanthropic Interests
and Passions

Employment, education and services for people with disabilities

Catholic education

Affordable housing

Mary Grace comes to Seattle Foundation with a deep appreciation for the opportunities that lie at the intersection of public good and private wealth, which makes philanthropy the ideal field to apply her marketing and communications experience. Prior to joining SeaFdn, she worked in banking and finance for both a large, regional wholesale bank and a small community bank.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Washington State University and a master’s degree in communications management from Syracuse University. Mary Grace is chair of the board of AtWork!, a nonprofit providing supported employment services for people with disabilities and serves on the professional advisory board of the Washington State University Murrow College of Communications. She enjoys running, baking and finding treasures at local estate sales.

Mary Grace has been working at Seattle Foundation since 2010.