Gracy Lamkholhing is a PhD student at the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Manipur University. She belongs to the Khado-speaking community, which is among the 39 recognised tribes in Manipur. She lives in Churachandpur and is a member of the Kuki students’ organisation in her district. Gracy was part of Tata Steel Foundation's Tribal Leadership Program, 2024.