Grace Yuan

At NSF, Grace has spearheaded several transformative initiatives that have redefined the organization’s impact. She championed the NSF By the Numbers dashboard, enhancing transparency and accessibility regarding the Foundation's investments. Furthermore, she led the adoption of sophisticated data platforms that analyze and showcase NSF's global scientific contributions. A notable achievement is her leadership in developing the NSF TIP Investment Pilot, a platform built on Elsevier's Pure technology and utilizes machine learning to classify NSF awards. This initiative highlights the impact of TIP's investments across ten key technology areas identified in the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022," including artificial intelligence, advanced computing, biotechnology, and quantum information science. Through these efforts, Grace has not only advanced NSF's mission but also set a benchmark for excellence in data analytics.

Grace’s expertise extends beyond NSF. In 2018, she was selected as an inaugural Federal Data Fellow at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where she played a pivotal role in creating the Federal Data Strategy, which shapes data practices across government agencies.

Before her tenure at NSF, Grace held key leadership positions at companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Manugistics, and AT&T. This unique blend of private sector innovation and public service dedication enriches her approach to leadership in data analytics. Her strategic focus on data and AI adoption is further informed by advanced studies in the Chief Data Officer program at Carnegie Mellon University.