Introducing Grace
Grace Stevens thinks of herself as a poster child for change
Grace received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1969
and worked for over 40 years in the tech world holding
Director and VP roles in engineering and program management
Grace returned to school at age 58 and received a
Masters in Counselling Psychology at age 62 in 2009. She has over 100 hours of training in the Internal Family Systems model for individuals and couples
Grace worked simultaneously in the tech world and in a substance abuse clinic for 6 years
At the age of 64, Grace came to terms and self acceptance that she was transgender and transitioned while working in both workplaces
Grace has published 3 books and over 100 blogs on Huff Post and is now writing on her Substack platform
Grace spent over 8 years leading a large transgender organization and conference
Grace has created a speaking and training business and now a coaching service
Grace's CV +++-
So Many Changes - A Journey of Adventures
I never planned for all these changes in advance. I always wanted to be an engineer, and met that goal. As it turned out I was a better manager than engineer.
Teaching
Somehow, teaching others always became part of what I did. This was not planned, but it turned out it was natural to me.
Every decade
Since the 1970s thru the 2010's within the tech world I found myself either laid off or at a company that failed. Job hunts were short or at some points over a year. Changes and survival were adventures
Family
Marreid in 1976 Lasted 25 years. #3kids (now adults in their 40s and also 3 grandkids now) 3 dogs along the way ( I do not have one now, but all the kids have dogs. Coached sports for all the kids. for about a decade.
Activist
Unplanned I took on roles of leadership and political activism in the LGBBT+ community for most of the 2010s
Author
I have written and published 3 books and hundreds of articles on HuffPost , Medium and Substack
Counselor
Over 6 years in a substance abuse clinic - I have parts that are a type A engineering manager and a calm, curious counselor. Who knew?
Speaker, Trainer, Coach
There is also those restless parts, that find ways to make a difference. This brings me joy.