By james art 
Topeka’s future looks bright, thanks to the amazing young people working to strengthen our community. In partnership with T-Mobile, Patch is proud to spotlight future leaders like Grace Kessler who are making a positive impact in and around Topeka.
Grace, a recent graduate of Emory University and a native of Topeka, was awarded the prestigious Lucius Lamar McMullan Award for her outstanding leadership, academic achievement and global potential. Known as “Madam President” at Emory’s Barclays Debate Forum, Grace has consistently ranked among the top three collegiate debaters in the nation, earning honors such as the Rex Copeland Award and Best Speaker at the National Debate Tournament. Her dedication extends beyond debate, as she maintains a perfect GPA, completed an honors dissertation on immigration court policies, and serves as editor of the Emory Political Review.
Grace’s commitment to policy and law is evident through her impactful internships at McKinsey & Company, Bracewell, and Emory’s Immigration Law Lab. With plans to start law school at Harvard after working at McKinsey & Company, she is poised to make significant contributions in the government and non-profit sectors.
Congratulations, Grace Kessler!
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