Brace

Brace Clement is a experienced professional of over 20 years, who now works with aspiring seniors and juniors in the Chicagoland area on exploring higher education opportunities and careers. After returning to the Chicagoland area after a 5 year career in Seattle, WA at Starbucks Coffee Company, Mr. Clement found opportunity at his alma mater in Admissions. During his time at Starbucks, Mr. Clement worked several roles in finance and operations.

Prior to joining Starbucks, Mr. Clement worked as the Administrative Director for the Illinois Technology Development Account with the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer in Chicago, and then as the Director of the Veterans Assistance Commission in Chicago, before moving to Seattle.

A graduate of Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, Clement started his college career at Prairie State College. He transferred from Prairie State College to the University of Illinois at Springfield, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies with a minor in Communication. He continued on to receive a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business.

Mr. Clement was the recipient of several awards and leadership positions during his time as a student. While attending Prairie State College, he served as a Senator and President of the Student Government Association. At the University of Illinois, he was a member of the Phi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society, Parliamentarian and Campus Senator for the Student Government Association and Illinois General Assembly Scholar. At the University of Wisconsin, Mr. Clement was a recipient of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowship.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Clement served for six years as a reservist as well as in active duty, including two tours in Iraq. During his service, Mr. Clement has received several awards for valor and leadership in operations and exercises, including the Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Meritorious Service Ribbon.

Mr. Clement currently serves on the Board for Chicagoland Area Runners Association and is an active runner in the Chicagoland area. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brace was also keynote for Prairie State College (Chicago Heights, IL) 2017 ceremony.

Mr. Clement resides with his wife of 9 years, Michelle, and their son, Broyce in Chicago, IL.