Biography
Grace Wankelman crafts and executes data-driven digital strategies on behalf of Cogent clients. She pairs her keen understanding of social media with her passion for graphic design to move online audiences to take action.
Grace co-founded the Do Better Campaign, a non-profit that promotes gender equity and violence prevention in higher education. Through her leadership, the Campaign became one of the first non-profits to be accepted into the University of Denver’s prestigious startup incubator program. Previously, Grace worked with the Giffords Foundation and participated in several political and advocacy efforts including Gov. Jared Polis’ (D-CO) 2022 campaign and the Feminist Majority Foundation 2020. Throughout these experiences, Grace has employed digital techniques to effectively advocate for policy change and political action at every level of government. She was named one of Colorado’s Top Innovators Under 25 and a Daniels Fund scholar.
Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado, Grace developed an appreciation for the great outdoors. Outside of the office she enjoys paddle boarding, snowshoeing, scuba diving, swimming, and a simple stroll through the park.