Grace Kossia

Grace Kossia is a connector, problem-solver, and lifelong learner working at the intersection of education, technology, and human-centered design. She began her career as a physics teacher in New York City and Texas, where she developed a deep appreciation for inclusive, curiosity-driven learning environments and the importance of meeting learners where they are. That foundation carried into nearly five years at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she supported educators as a mentor and instructional coach, helping them grow their practice and navigate change with confidence.

Grace’s experience spans both education and industry. She helped develop interactive math resources at Almost Fun that reached over 2 million learners and later managed customer experience and sales operations teams at Tesla, building strong people-first systems in fast-paced environments.

Currently, Grace is an AI Innovation Specialist on Arizona State University’s AI Acceleration Team. In this role, she supports the design, adoption, and evaluation of AI-powered tools for students, faculty, and staff. Her work includes managing an applied AI internship program, developing support documentation and workflows for ASU’s CreateAI toolkit, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams, and translating user feedback into actionable improvements. She is particularly interested in responsible AI, clear storytelling, and lowering barriers so more people feel confident experimenting with emerging technologies.

Across all of her work, Grace is motivated by a commitment to creating spaces where people feel supported, seen, and empowered to learn and build. She believes technology is most impactful when it strengthens human connection and leadership is grounded in clarity, compassion, and shared purpose.

Outside of work, Grace enjoys café hopping, live music, and exploring street art, especially in places where people and stories naturally come together.