Grace Fox is a Tribal Healthcare Policy Analyst at the University of Oklahoma’s Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research (NNCTPR), where she leads research under the NIH-funded Improving Cancer Outcomes in Native American Communities (ICON) initiative. As the first policy analyst hired at NNCTPR, Grace’s research examines structural barriers shaping health outcomes for the 38 federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma and across Indian Country—translating complex systems into actionable policy options that honor tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
A proud citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Grace brings a strong background in federal Indian policy, education equity, and public health. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 2023, graduating cum laude with a double major in Psychology and Ethnicity & Race Studies (Native American Studies). In 2024, Grace earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government as an Eisenhower Global Scholar.
Before joining the University of Oklahoma, Grace worked in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Tribal Relations, supporting tribal food sovereignty and sustainable economic development initiatives. She also served with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education, developing education policy and physical and mental health programming for tribal students. Beyond federal service, her experience spans nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and law and policy firms, as well as public education as a substitute educator and professional development coach.
Across roles, Grace advances work that strengthens systems, expands access, and reaffirms sovereignty for Tribal Nations. Inspired by the resilience and love of her ancestors, Grace is committed to serving Native communities—and in pursuit of a more just, hopeful, and healthy world for future generations.