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I'm a seasoned Organizational Change & Leadership Development Consultant with 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs in federal and global environments. I design scalable leadership initiatives and coach leaders to drive transformation, aligning people, processes, and technology to accelerate change. Certified EQi 2.0/360 and Gallup Strengths Coach, I blend emotional intelligence, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results for organizations navigating complex change.…I'm a seasoned Organizational Change & Leadership Development Consultant with 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs in federal and global environments. I design scalable leadership initiatives and coach leaders to drive transformation, aligning people, processes, and technology to accelerate change. Certified EQi 2.0/360 and Gallup Strengths Coach, I blend emotional intelligence, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results for organizations navigating complex change.

Grace Simmons

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I'm a seasoned Organizational Change & Leadership Development Consultant with 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs in federal and global environments. I design scalable leadership initiatives and coach leaders to drive transformation, aligning people, processes, and technology to accelerate change. Certified EQi 2.0/360 and Gallup Strengths Coach, I blend emotional intelligence, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results for organizations navigating complex change.…I'm a seasoned Organizational Change & Leadership Development Consultant with 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs in federal and global environments. I design scalable leadership initiatives and coach leaders to drive transformation, aligning people, processes, and technology to accelerate change. Certified EQi 2.0/360 and Gallup Strengths Coach, I blend emotional intelligence, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results for organizations navigating complex change.

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I’m a seasoned Organizational Change & Leadership Development Consultant with 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs in federal and global environments. I design scalable leadership initiatives and coach leaders to drive transformation, aligning people, processes, and technology to accelerate change.

Certified EQi 2.0/360 and Gallup Strengths Coach, I blend emotional intelligence, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results for organizations navigating complex change.

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Leadership Development Program Manager at Food and Drug Administration

August 1, 2019 - Present

Led the program responsible for the creation, development, and production of a professional development course with a $335,000 budget. Directed redesigns of web-based components for improved communication, civility, and collaboration; coordinated activities across three contracting organizations to evaluate and revise the course based on annual data; researched and selected cloud-based, gamified learning platforms; launched three pilot programs (including developmental courses and self-paced resources); co-created and facilitated a 7-week leadership competency-based development competition for 6,000 employees (2023-2024); provided emotional intelligence and CliftonStrengths coaching; contributed to internal communications highlighting program results; marketed the Lead the Way resource site and managed LMS updates and course close-outs.

Project Specialist (GS-301-11) at Food and Drug Administration

August 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025

Developed and recommended strategies for management of special initiatives coordinated through senior staff and other offices; served as initial point of contact for invited speakers at office-sponsored symposiums; trained new employees on ConcurGov, ITAS, and PMIS; drafted over 20 letters monthly in response to inquiries from pharmaceutical companies and research institutions regarding Investigational New Drugs and New Drug Applications.

Contracting Officer Representative at United States Army

July 31, 2014 - October 19, 2025

Supported execution of a $1 billion contract ensuring safety and mission readiness; processed transportation movement payments worth over $25 million; identified and prevented fraudulent payments; acted as liaison between U.S. Government and Afghan trucking carriers to ensure timely task completion; assisted with hiring, background checks, and clearance processes.