Grace Stoermer

Grace Stoermer (1887–1961) was a Los Angeles civic leader, banking executive, and the first woman to serve as the Secretary of the California State Senate.

She attended St. Mary's Academy and Los Angeles High School.

She served as Vice President of this department until 1946, when she became affiliated with the First California Company investment and securities firm.

In addition to her role as a pioneer in women's banking, Stoermer was active in civic affairs.

She was the Grand President of the Native Daughters of the Golden West; President of the National Association of Bank Women; President of the Business and Professional Woman's Club of Los Angeles; President of the Soroptimist Club; Chairwoman of LA County Council of Women's Organizations; Chairwoman of the March of Dimes Women's Division; Member of the Teacher's Retirement Board; Executive Director of El Pueblo de Los Angeles (1950s redevelopment plan for the Old Plaza area); and Founder of "Girls Week" in Los Angeles County.