Who we are
Grace Navas, Principal at Avane Strategies, is a distinguished technology leader with extensive expertise in navigating the evolving landscape of disrupted industries. She excels at establishing operational structures, recommending efficient processes, and organizing teams to tackle undefined challenges and special projects. Grace's pragmatic approach solves complex challenges at the intersection of business, technology, people, and compliance, delivering solutions that create strategic advantage and business value. She holds PMP and CISA certifications.
During her 20-year tenure at the Federal Reserve, Grace established herself as a trusted authority in financial technology modernization. She has overseen modernization and risk management initiatives for US payment systems, demonstrating exceptional skill in balancing evaluations and delivery assessment of innovation with regulatory requirements. Her prior experience in the private sector spans multiple fields—including financial services, retail, commercial goods, and humanitarian work—contributing to her versatile perspective on driving progress in diverse environments.