Tracy joined the SDF team in 2018 with decades of professional experience in canine health, wellness, and federal disaster response. As a member of the National Disaster Medical System for almost 20 years, Tracy has deployed in support of animal and public health to numerous national disasters, most notably Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Florence. In addition, she has provided field veterinary care and contract support to working canines of multiple federal law enforcement agencies on location during high risk, special security missions within the U.S. and U.S. territories. As Senior Director of Canine Operations, Tracy oversees our Canine Training and Lifetime Care Programs in addition to a special focus on the ongoing health and performance of our graduate canines. In her role at SDF, Tracy utilizes her professional experience in managing the health and wellness of dogs, with certifications as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS), and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) to oversee the development, performance, and management of the dogs in our program. Tracy has spent much of the last decade focusing on the health, development, and management of US&R canines, and is a certified Canine Search Specialist with her Human Remains Detection dog, Mazie, as a member of California Regional US&R Task Force 7.
