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Grace Elizabeth Strobel | |
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| Born | June 28, 1996 Irvine, California, U.S.A. |
| Occupations | Model, Brand Representative, Speaker |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent(s) | InVu Model and Talent, Zebedee Talent, Gamut Management |
| Known for | Down Syndrome Model and Youth Outreach Speaker |
| Awards | Women of Achievement (for Youth Outreach), 2021; Watson Family Achievement Award, Pujols Family Foundation, 2022 |
Grace Elizabeth Strobel (born June 28, 1996) is a St. Louis-based model, brand representative, and motivational speaker. She is the first American with Down syndrome to represent a major international skincare line.[1] She is an advocate for people with disabilities "whose mission is to change society's view and perception of people with disabilities".[2]
Early life
[edit]Strobel was diagnosed at birth with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder featuring an extra chromosome that results in developmental and intellectual delays. Her parents, Linda and Jeff Strobel, were told their daughter would face a lifetime of challenges and likely never read or write. The Strobels were discontent with those predictions and gave her therapeutic exercises, home schooling, and eventually, public school. Despite all the challenges, Strobel was determined. "Doctors told my mom and dad that I would not achieve much ... that I would never even tie my own shoes," she said. "I'm here today to tell you they were wrong."[3]
Modeling
[edit]Her interest in modeling began when she was conducting research for #TheGraceEffect, a presentation about living with disability that she gives to students. She discovered Madeline Stuart and Ellie Goldstein, also models with Down syndrome, which inspired Strobel to wonder if she too could become a model.[4] Grace has been featured in Forbes,[4] Allure,[5] Brides and Vows Magazine,[6] PBS,[7] The Today Show,[8] and FentyBeauty.[9]
After a viral post, Strobel was featured on the cover of Chesterfield Lifestyle Magazine in February 2019.[10]
She has been featured in campaigns by Rihanna's FentyBeauty,[9] Obagi skincare,[1] Alivia,[4] Justin Alexander,[6] Kendra Scott,[11] and Veronica Beard.[12]
She has appeared at Atlantic City Fashion Week 2019 for designer Ola Hawatmeh[13] and New York Fashion Week runway for Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive / Runway of Dreams 2020.[14]
In October 2020, she was named Obagi's Skinclusion Ambassador[15] and recently signed for her third year of contract representation.
Other
[edit]In 2022, the St. Louis-based Missouri Historical Society added seven of her donated clothing items to its permanent collection, stating that they had done so both because she is a notable local woman and because they offered an alternative to "stereotypical representations of life with a disability".[16][14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Obagi Announces Partnership with Down Syndrome Advocate, Grace Strobel, as new SKINCLUSION Ambassador and Face of New Obagi Clinical Cleanser". AP News. October 1, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ↑ Communications, NYU Web. "Episode 57: Grace Strobel, Down Syndrome Advocate, Speaker, and Model". www.nyu.edu. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Grace Strobel Pushing Boundaries". Yahoo!Life. March 21, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- 1 2 3 Norlian, Allison (August 10, 2020). "At 24, This Model With Down Syndrome Has Appeared On The TODAY Show And Signed With Three Different Agencies. She Says She's Just Getting Started". Forbes. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ↑ Abelman, Devon (March 21, 2021). "Grace Strobel Knows How Good Her Skin Looks". Allure. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- 1 2 "Bridal Fashion Week: Designer Collections". Brides. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ↑ Photography, Photos by Trotter (July 9, 2021). "Meet the 2021 Women of Achievement". Ladue News. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ↑ "Model with Down syndrome shares an inspiring message of kindness and respect". TODAY.com. October 14, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- 1 2 "Chesterfield model with Down syndrome meets Rihanna at LA party". FOX 2. February 15, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ↑ Brown Patton, Julie. "Modeling True Acceptance, Forgiveness and Love". No. February 2019. Chesterfield City Lifestyle, St. Louis City Lifestyle. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Celebrating the bonds of mothers: Kendra Scott highlights local mom and daughter in latest campaign". ksdk.com. May 9, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ↑ LeBlanc, DeAnne (March 1, 2022). "The Grace Effect: Local model is on a mission to change the world in style". WestNewsMagazine.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ↑ "A St. Louis woman who is a model for diversity will hit the catwalk in Atlantic City". ksdk.com. February 12, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- 1 2 LeBlanc, DeAnne (March 1, 2022). "The Grace Effect: Local model is on a mission to change the world in style". WestNewsMagazine.com. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ↑ Mitchell, Delia (October 1, 2020). "Obagi Names Grace Strobel New Brand Ambassador". Cosmetic Executive Women. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ↑ Travis, Photo by Trenna (March 30, 2022). "St. Louis-Based Missouri Historical Society Preserves Clothes From Trailblazing Model Grace Strobel". Ladue News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.