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Grace Strobel is the first American model with Down syndrome to represent a major skincare brand. She is an inspirational 24-year-old model and speaker with Down syndrome. She has been featured in Forbes, on The Today Show and in 15 different magazine publications, with three cover stories. She is the first American with Down syndrome to represent a skincare line. She has been interviewed on TV and radio, walked the runway for Runway Of Dreams New York Fashion Week 2020 and Atlantic City Fashion Week 2019. In 2017, after a severe bullying attack, Grace turned pain into purpose and co-created #TheGraceEffect, a presentation she gives to schools about overcoming obstacles, treating people with kindness and respect, and living with a disability. She has spoken to well over 3,000 students and is raising awareness and shifting attitudes and perceptions about what is possible for someone with a disability. Grace continues to break barriers and stereotypes in her profession. In 2018, she embarked upon a modeling career after her photos went viral. She is signed to represent the Obagi skincare line as well as the clothing line Alivia, and is represented by Gamut Management, Moxie Artists, and NaturallyFitAgencyLA.