Dr. Grace Mukupa, with a Ph.D. in International Development from SUNY Buffalo and an MBA from SUNY Oswego, is a Fulbright Scholar in Tajikistan and a former Peace Corps Volunteer in North Macedonia. Her global perspective, cultivated through a diverse upbringing spanning Zambia, Japan, and Belgium, enriches her work in higher education.

As an orphan and the first in her family to receive education in the United States, she encountered adversity, discrimination, and successes, fueling her unwavering commitment to inclusivity and diversity. Her career includes roles as a professor in global gender studies, director of Greek Life, and resident hall director

Grace’s dedication to inclusivity and diversity shines through her involvement with the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), a New York Department of Education initiative promoting diversity in science and technology. At the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, she was a senior associate for student success, supporting 37 tribal colleges and universities.

She actively serves on various boards, including the Fulbright Association National Capital, the Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Board, and the Margaret McNamara Education Grants at the World Bank, empowering women through education. Additionally, she’s deeply involved in the HERZ Movement initiative, providing sustainable menstrual hygiene products to girls in Zambia.