About Me:
Education & Training
Tracey R. Carpenter is the Economic & Healthcare Organizer & Greater Springfield Chapter
Organizer in the Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC). She is responsible for helping to develop and implement Greater Springfield’s chapter community engagement tactics and content in support of the chapter’s goals and objectives. This entails building relationships with local municipal policymakers across Western Massachusetts and the State of Massachusetts.
Her passion for facilitating voice to marginalized communities is the thread in all her work. She provides community advocates training to enhance leadership skills for building a stronger neighborhood and advocating for community improvement. She exemplifies a strong knowledge of community advocacy and grassroots empowerment. Tracey has also built strategic partnerships within the community to address the Springfield voter turnout issue.
Tracey holds a Master of Public Administration from American International College and Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and Political Science from Smith College. She has over eight years’ experience in issue-based campaigns, public policy advocacy, organizing and grassroots lobbying.
Tracey is a founding member Metro West Massachusetts ABSW, the Black Catalysts of Massachusetts. Their mission is to recognize and uplift members of our community by creating space for promoting health and wellness of social workers. This work includes mental health advocates of the African diaspora and offers services in the interest of the Massachusetts Black community.
She serves on a variety of professional boards and committees in her community, often speaking on issues focused on policy, advocacy, voting rights, and social justice.
