07/21/2026
Getting to know…Tracy, Executive Director at Ryan House!!! Where do we even start? Tracy is such an amazing human and friend and advocate of PTH that we just HAVE to give her an extended edition of “Getting to know…”, in her words:
* My favorite animal is almost any baby animal – but I am obsessed with Mars the pygmy hippo, who is just turning one. My husband surprised me with a trip to Wichita last fall to meet Mars.
* If I could travel anywhere, I would want to spend 3 months traveling around Italy. My mom’s family is from Italy, and I would love to go and spend time in the towns where they lived. Not just visiting, but getting to spend time getting to know the towns and what foods each town/region is known for. An extended Stanley Tucci in Italy.
* If I could have any superpower, it would be the power to make support appear exactly when families need it. At Ryan House, we help give families whose child is medically complex a break from 24/7 caregiving. Every parent caring for a child with a medical complexity deserves moments to rest, recharge, and simply be present with their loved ones. I would use my superpower to ensure no family ever feels invisible, overwhelmed, or alone on their journey.
As if we didn’t already have enough reasons to adore you, Tracy! 🥰