Traci was born and raised in Klamath Falls and has actively served on the Friends of the Children Board since 2012. She has taken on several leadership roles, including Board Chairperson and Chair of the Friend Raiser Steering Committee, and continues to contribute to the development, financial, and fundraising subcommittees. With both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Education, Traci previously taught kindergarten and second grade before shifting her focus to family and community work. She played a pivotal role in organizing and overseeing the Klamath Union High School Boosters Club and revitalizing the Ponderosa Middle School PTO. In addition to her volunteer efforts, she manages her family’s property management company and works as a substitute teacher. Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Traci enjoys spending time with her husband, Jake, supporting her three daughters, Kinna, Kenzi, and Kadyn, in their athletic and school activities, participating in water sports at the lake, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.