Grace Ntango ’26 was born and raised in Tanzania, with roots in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. Eventually, her journey brought her to Brooklyn, New York, where she began carving her own path. From an early age, Grace was inspired by her older brothers, Edmond and Bastin, often following in their footsteps. Her brothers played a significant role in shaping her confidence, work ethic, and deep faith in God, encouraging her to become the woman she is today.
In her childhood, Grace enjoyed Double Dutch and dance, and she loved playing chess. But it was in middle school that she found a passion for softball.
Grace is a Communication Arts major and minoring in Marketing. She is involved in campus life as a resident student and notes that she chose STAC because the campus is welcoming and filled with a strong sense of community. From her very first tour, she knew she could see a future here: “what drew me in was the community, the opportunities, and the support,鈥� Grace shared.
Grace connects with others through social media and in-person interactions across campus. She enjoys her TV Production course with Professors James Houston and Patricia Stark, and Marketing courses with Professor Engel.
Currently, Grace is interning with the College’s Admissions team as their Social Media Manager. In this role, she creates content for current and prospective students, filming and editing videos, and collaborating with faculty and students to showcase life at STAC. She’s also a member of the Women’s Bowling team, MSO Club, and is interested in joining the Women鈥檚 Flag Football team this Fall.
Her career interests span a wide range within the communications and marketing world: 鈥淚 don鈥檛 have one dream job,鈥� she explained. 鈥淏ut I want to try many within my field and discover what truly speaks to me,鈥� Grace notes.
Outside the classroom, Grace enjoys playing volleyball, reading books and manga, and binge-watching TV shows. She鈥檚 also active in her church, where she volunteers to help teach and care for children.
When Grace looks to the future, she sees herself not only working across different roles to support her family, but also traveling the world to give back to communities like the one she came from鈥攐ffering opportunities to those who may not have had the same access.
Reflecting on her time at STAC, Grace says, 鈥淭he classes I鈥檝e taken have helped me discover skills and parts of myself I didn鈥檛 know existed. STAC helped me find my voice鈥攁nd the people who truly support me.鈥�