Founder & Executive Director | Rising Queens Inc.

Leading with Purpose. Empowering Women. Strengthening Communities.

Tracy Dumas is a respected community advocate, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, author, and transformational speaker dedicated to empowering women, strengthening families, and creating meaningful change through education, advocacy, leadership, and grassroots community engagement.

A proud 1988 graduate of the Beloit School District, Tracy's passion for service and community involvement began in her hometown of Beloit, Wisconsin. Her professional journey later took her to Florida, where she gained extensive experience in healthcare, education, and human services, including serving as a Special Education Teacher in the Polk County School District.

Tracy earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2008, followed by dual Master's Degrees in Organization & Management and Human Services, with a concentration in Social & Community Services, from Capella University in 2012. Her educational background, combined with her professional and lived experiences, has shaped her commitment to advancing equity, strengthening families, and advocating for underserved populations.

In 2011, Tracy founded Living Out Unique Dreams (L.O.U.D.), a nonprofit organization in Florida that provided youth mentorship, life skills development, and diversion services for at-risk youth involved with the juvenile justice system. Through partnerships and community-based programming, L.O.U.D. helped young people develop the skills, confidence, and accountability needed to make positive life choices.

Building on her commitment to community empowerment, Tracy founded Rising Queens Inc. in 2021, establishing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to women's empowerment, grassroots community service, education, and strengthening families.

As Founder and Executive Officer, Tracy provides strategic leadership, develops community partnerships, and guides initiatives that address the needs of individuals and families throughout the Beloit community. Under her leadership, Rising Queens has supported initiatives such as its annual Juneteenth celebration, Back-to-School Free Laundry Day, educational workshops, community outreach, and activities honoring older adults.

In addition to leading Rising Queens Inc., Tracy serves as the Director of Community Engagement at Alia, where she works collaboratively with families, community members, organizations, and systems partners to elevate lived experiences, strengthen relationships, promote family-centered practices, and advance meaningful systems change.

She is also the Founder and Principal Consultant of Dumas Consulting Group LLC, specializing in consulting, professional training, transformational speaking, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and family advocacy. Through her consulting and speaking engagements, Tracy encourages individuals and organizations to challenge barriers, recognize their strengths, and turn lived experiences into opportunities for growth and positive change.

As Founder and CEO of R. Family Care Services LLC, Tracy leads a community-based service organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families through compassionate care, daily living assistance, respite services, and other supportive services designed to promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Tracy is also the author of Mind Your Business: Entrepreneur & Financial Literacy Guide, a resource created to inspire entrepreneurship, strengthen financial awareness, and equip individuals with practical tools for pursuing economic stability and independence.

With a professional background spanning child welfare, youth advocacy, education, nonprofit administration, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, Tracy brings a unique combination of lived experience, professional expertise, and purpose-driven leadership to every initiative she undertakes.

Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that meaningful and sustainable change happens when individuals are empowered, relationships are strengthened, and communities work collectively toward shared goals.

Through Rising Queens Inc., Tracy remains committed to building a sisterhood of women who lead with integrity, serve with compassion, embrace diversity, and dedicate their time and talents to creating positive change.

As Rising Queens enters 2027: A New Beginning, Tracy continues to guide the organization toward a renewed vision of unity, leadership, service, and community impact.

Her guiding light: "When women rise together, families become stronger, communities thrive, and lasting change becomes possible."