Grace Dunbar

Grace Dunbar is an accomplished professional in library technology management and artistic endeavors, currently serving as the Manager of Project and Portfolio Management at Harvard University since June 2023. At Harvard, Grace leads a cross-functional team to support a diverse portfolio of library technology services, emphasizing strategic direction, stakeholder engagement, and Agile processes. Previous roles include Member Services Manager at LYRASIS, Vice President and Software Development Manager at Equinox Open Library Initiative, and Library Director at Marine Corps Community Services, where management and community outreach were key responsibilities. Grace's foundational experience includes serving as a Librarian at Stanford University, where involvement in the Google Books Digitization Project was significant. Academic qualifications include a Master of Library & Information Science from San José State University and a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Georgia State University. Additionally, Grace has been an active artist at Sunshine and Daisy Studio since October 2017.