[Tracey] is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those around her and is driven by a desire to help her community thrive.

Tracey Finall is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration at UM-Flint, where she is focused on building the skills necessary to advance her career in human resources. She works as a human resources assistant at Sanilac County Community Mental Health (CMH), where her contributions have been consistently recognized by her supervisors and colleagues. Previously, Tracey earned her associate degree while caring for two young children. Now that her children are teenagers, Tracey is once again balancing her commitments to family, profession, and education — all while maintaining a standard of excellence in all she does.

Tracey’s commitment to her professional growth and her exceptional work ethic are evident in the various roles she has held at Sanilac CMH. She started as a program secretary and quickly moved into her current human resources role, where she has taken the initiative to streamline processes, organize recruitment efforts, and lead the agency’s workers’ compensation audit. One of her supervisors praised her ability to “take charge on tasks, bring ideas to the executive group, and advocate for what was best in the agency,” noting that she quickly became the preferred candidate for advancement within the organization. Another supervisor highlighted Tracey’s positive attitude and her passion for her work, stating, “Tracey is very devoted to our agency’s purpose; I have no doubt she will continue to do great things for Sanilac Mental Health.”

After graduation, Tracey will use her degree to move up within her agency and play a more significant role in recruiting, hiring, and managing a team of mental health professionals who will, in turn, support the community’s needs. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those around her and is driven by a desire to help her community thrive.

CEW+ applauds Tracey’s commitment to community mental health and names her the Helen Huff Shell Scholar.