From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

“Over the past two years, Gracie has played a vital role in transforming H&R Block’s early career recruitment strategy through a blend of fresh thinking, thoughtful execution, and a deep understanding of Gen Z talent. Her innovative approach has helped our team better connect with students while building a more intentional, people-first recruitment process.
Gracie redefined how we evaluate early career candidates by creating a more effective structure to prioritize resumes from career fairs and student group engagement, ensuring that proactive, mission-aligned students are recognized and elevated in our hiring process. She also helped redesign the interview process for Accelerate, our Associate Software Engineer program, making it more inclusive, skills-focused, and reflective of the work environment these candidates will enter.
What truly sets Gracie apart is her ability to build authentic, lasting relationships with Gen Z candidates. Her personalized screening style and on-campus presence resonate deeply with students, who consistently feel seen, supported, and excited about a future at H&R Block. Her involvement doesn’t stop at offer acceptance—Gracie stays connected throughout the summer as our interns join the Embark program as a Lead, creating continuity in the candidate experience and strengthening their connection to the company.
Gracie’s commitment to early career talent has not only improved how we recruit—it’s enriched how we engage. She brings the kind of intentionality and heart that turns a good process into a meaningful experience, for both candidates and the teams who hire them.”