Grace Larkey
Community Affairs Advisor
Chevron
Grace Larkey is a Community Affairs Advisor for Chevron, supporting the company's Midwest biodiesel and renewable natural gas operations. In her role, she manages strategic community partnerships, association memberships and stakeholder engagement efforts that support Chevron's business and strengthen relationships across the region. Prior to her current role, Grace supported the Renewable Energy Group (REG) business with communications, media relations and event management. Her experience spans public affairs, stakeholder engagement and communications, with a focus on the intersection of agriculture, energy and rural communities.
Raised on a small cattle and row crop farm in northwest Iowa, Grace developed an early appreciation for agriculture and the role it plays in Iowa's economy and communities. She earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications from Iowa State University and remains closely connected to the agricultural industry through both her professional work and personal interests.
Grace is actively involved in her community and currently serves on committees supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County, ChildServe, and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Young Professionals organization. She is committed to helping strengthen the communities where she lives and works. Grace resides near Story City, Iowa, with her husband, Austin, and their two daughters.