Originally from Austin, TX, Gracie graduated from Northwestern University in 2009 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. While at Northwestern, Gracie’s research in a semiconductor fabrication laboratory culminated in a patent of her own, U.S. Patent No. 8,517,605. After working as a patent agent, Gracie attended Notre Dame Law School, graduating in 2015. While at Notre Dame, Gracie enthusiastically joined the Catholic Church, sponsored by her husband, TonyMills.