Tracy brings both deep institutional knowledge and broad professional expertise to this role. She most recently served as ATN’s Board President from 2023–2025, where she provided strategic leadership during a period of continued growth and strengthened the organization’s governance and long-term planning. Her service on the board has given her a comprehensive understanding of ATN’s mission, community, and operational priorities.
Professionally, Tracy has built a career at the intersection of child advocacy, prevention, and education. Through her work with Darkness to Light, she has been a champion for child sexual abuse prevention and adult responsibility in protecting children, helping communities implement evidence-informed prevention education. Her commitment to child safety aligns seamlessly with ATN’s trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach.
In addition, Tracy brings valuable experience as a school leader and designer/implementor of large-scale public education initiatives. She understands firsthand the challenges educators face and the transformative impact resilient-building practices can have on student success and school culture.
Tracy’s leadership style is collaborative, strategic, and mission-centered. She brings a clear vision for expanding ATN’s reach, deepening partnerships, and increasing access to practical, research-informed resources for families and professionals. Under her leadership, ATN will continue to:
- Expand trauma-informed and attachment-focused education for schools and communities
- Elevate family voices in policy and systems change
- Strengthen partnerships to ensure children impacted by trauma can thrive
- Innovate programming to meet the evolving needs of caregivers and educators
- Strengthen infrastructure, clarifying strategies and building systems that support sustainable growth
