Trayce Biancalana

Teacher/Mentor

Education

Trayce earned her Bachelor's degree in Finance from University of Colorado. During college, She studied abroad in Seville Spain and fell in love with the Spanish culture and their way of life.

Experience

After college, Trayce went to work in Venezuela at Ford Motor Company in the finance division. Her time in Venezuela provided her with the opportunity to become fluent in Spanish and to immerse herself in the Venezuelan culture. Once she returned to Chicago, Trayce worked for 10 more years in the banking industry before taking time out of the work force to raise her 3 children. During that time, she taught ESL for five years and participated in various programs that helped strengthen families, and helped teenagers develop critical social and emotional skills.

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Loves to ride her bike along Lake MIchigan
  • Trayce is that she has always wanted a horse since she was a young girl, and is certain that she will make that dream come true someday!
  • Trayce and her family travel any chance they get and are all very passionate about giving back to our community through various organizations who support their desire to see a more equitable world.
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