Judy Leahy Grimes retired in 2002 from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs after 19 years, nine in the dean’s office as Executive Secretary to several associate deans and ten years as assistant to the Roy Wilkins Professor of Human Relations and Social Justice. After retirement she assisted the St. Peter Claver School principal.

Judy is a graduate from the University with a B.A. in English. Prior to working at the Humphrey School she owned a catering service on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. For many  years Judy has been the skillful coordinator of UMRA luncheon reservations with the Campus Club Events office.