Spotlight: Grace3 CEO John Henry Recognized as a WHYY Good Souls Honoree
John Henry beside the Teen Tech Summit banner.
In October 2024, John Henry, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Grace3 Technologies, was named a WHYY Good Souls Honoree by WHYY, Greater Philadelphia's public media station.
The Good Souls recognition celebrates individuals who make significant, positive contributions to their community through their time, action, and dedication. It recognizes work that strengthens neighborhoods, creates opportunity, and reflects a sustained commitment to service.
For John Henry, the honor reflects a clear focus: diversifying the technology field and creating pipelines of opportunity for the next generation.
John Henry and his wife at a community celebration.
Building Pathways Into Technology
Technology careers continue to shape the future of public safety, infrastructure, education, and business. Access to those careers should not depend on whether a young person has encountered advanced technology at home or in the classroom.
John Henry’s community work addresses that gap through direct experience. Rather than presenting technology as an abstract subject, Grace3’s programs give students the opportunity to see, handle, and use the tools that are shaping modern industries.
That focus is central to the Grace3 community impact programs, which connect students with aviation, robotics, drones, and other emerging technologies.
Grace3's community work begins with young people and the mentors around them.
The Teen Tech Summit Creates Possibilities
The recognition highlights the impact of Grace3’s community initiatives, most notably the Teen Tech Summit.
Each year, the summit gives hundreds of Philadelphia public middle and high school students hands-on experience with drones, robotics, and other advanced technologies. Students engage directly with equipment and learning experiences that can help them recognize new interests and imagine themselves in technology-centered careers.
The summit also creates space for students to connect with mentors and peers while building confidence through practical learning. The experience is designed to make advanced technology more accessible, more understandable, and more relevant to the communities Grace3 serves.
That work is closely connected to Grace3’s broader role. The company is known for providing mission-critical communications and robotics to public safety agencies. Its core purpose, however, extends beyond technology delivery. The company believes technology access is a tool for equity and empowerment.
A Mission Grounded in Service
The Good Souls honor recognizes the connection between professional leadership and community responsibility. For Grace3, that connection is foundational.
John Henry described his purpose this way:
“My job is to make the world a better place, and I truly believe that the higher purpose is to be a vessel, to share my experiences with the next generations.”
The Teen Tech Summit puts that belief into action. It turns experience into access, access into confidence, and confidence into new possibilities for Philadelphia students.
A young participant behind the wheel of a Philadelphia Police vehicle during a Grace3 community event.
Looking Ahead
Grace3 Technologies congratulates John Henry, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Grace3 Technologies, on being recognized as a WHYY Good Souls Honoree.
The honor reflects work already underway and reinforces the importance of continuing it. Grace3 remains committed to creating possibilities, expanding access to advanced technology, and supporting Philadelphia’s future leaders as they define what comes next.
John Henry, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Grace3 Technologies.