Research Discipline/Bio
Grace Na is a Ph.D. candidate in international and comparative education with a specialization in political science. Her main research focuses on the global governance of education, specifically examining how its mechanisms have evolved over time. She is also helping spearhead a project that investigates the politics of knowledge production in intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), exploring the roles of the OECD, the World Bank, and UNESCO in shaping educational discourse and policy. Before embarking on her doctoral studies, she worked to advance global education reform by helping to establish a nonprofit organization that fosters partnerships among policymakers, educators, and business leaders. Additionally, she has experience in North Korea policy work in Washington, D.C., where she engaged with various government branches to address complex geopolitical challenges.
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2025