BIO

Meet Tracey Laverne Lucas

 

Tracey Laverne Lucas was born on April 19, 1966 to the late Aaron J. Lucas, Jr. and Colean B. Lucas at the Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC.  As the daughter of a US Navy Veteran, Tracey’s father was adamant about instilling morals and values which are the keys to lifelong development.  By encouraging open dialogue and intentional teaching, Tracey’s father empowered her to carry these principles into every aspect of her life.  Tracey graduated from the University of the District of Columbia with an Associate’s of Science Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Social Behavior; and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science – Cum Laude.  In addition, she received her certification for Cultural Public Citizen Diplomat.

 

Tracey has worked in public service during her entire adult life.  Her career started with the Federal Government where she was afforded awesome opportunities to work for the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the 9/11 attacks.  Also, Tracey worked for the General Services Administration’s Electronic Services Division.  Later in her career, Tracey’s will to serve the public and help others led her into the private sector to work for Fleet, Jacobson, Cohn, Price, Holman and Stern Law Firm, the George Washington University (MFA), Chaconas, Wilson & Walsh as a CPA Accountant handling corporate, executive and individual business tax accounts, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital (Cuban Entrant Program) and Affordable Temporaries where she managed a CNA company to ensure that the residents of D.C. were able to receive professional nursing assistants to visit their home and assist with their care.  Furthermore, Tracey also worked for Howard University Hospital where she assisted some of the most vulnerable D.C. residents to ensure they were able to obtain a health insurance plan and receive much needed medical care. 

 

Tracey actively serves the homeless community by delivering meals on the streets of D.C. and has periodically volunteered for So Others Might Eat (SOME) to inspire hope for the less fortunate.  She has had the opportunity to also work with D.C. Government to continue her services for its residents.  She worked for the Metropolitan Police Department, Office of Citizen Complaint, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Social Services where she was able to allocate money, food and health insurance to D.C. residents.  Tracey built her life around public service and has acquired first-hand experience on how to improve the way of life for everyone living in this city.

 

In her leisure time, Tracey loves to hand dance, play spades and bowl.  Also, she enjoys many outdoor activities such as road trips, beach fun and live concerts.