Grace Grell — 2026 Changemakers Finalist

Meet one of our 2026 Changemakers Finalists, Grace Grell of St. Cloud! 🌟

Grace Grell is a passionate advocate for inclusion, accessibility and community service, actively helping make positive change in the world. With a Masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation from St. Cloud State University, she currently works as a licensed therapist with kids and families with disabilities and has used her experiences as a disabled young woman who suffered from bullying to help others.

Grace formed Gift with Grace and The Ability Project, both nonprofits aimed to bring awareness to all with serious illness or disabilities. She is heavily involved in the community with more than 600 volunteer hours annually, having independently raised over $10,000 with Make-A-Wish Minnesota while serving as Co-Head of Delegation, coach, fundraising chair and unified athlete with Special Olympics.

The 2026 Changemakers Award is presented by St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, St. Cloud Live, FaceTime Business Resources and Advantage1 Insurance.