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Grace Sedlazek
Associate
Education:
Villanova University
Hometown:
Basking Ridge, NJ
Grace works as an associate at the Herald Group, having joined the firm in July 2025. Prior to that, she worked as an Executive Assistant to a political consultant, where she gained experience in political strategy, advocacy efforts, and legislative priorities. She also interned at Americans for Tax Reform, where she focused on state affairs. This built a foundation for her interest and expertise in various public policy portfolios — particularly tax and economic reform.
Grace graduated from Villanova University in May 2023 with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Economics. Outside of the office, Grace enjoys running and cooking new meals with her friends. She is also a big fan of the Nats, the Capitals, and the New York Giants.
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