Traci McQueen serves as the Partnership Director for Helping Heroes USA, where she leads national outreach and strategic development to advance the organization’s mission of preventing suicide among veterans and first responders. With over three decades of experience as a business owner and operator, Traci brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial insight, operational leadership, and trusted community connection to her role.

Before joining HHUSA, Traci built and ran a successful chemical manufacturing company, overseeing day-to-day operations for 35 years. Her transition into nonprofit leadership was inspired by a deep respect for those who serve—both in uniform and on the front lines of emergency response. As the spouse of a retired Air Force veteran, she has a strong personal connection to the military community and a clear understanding of the challenges many families quietly navigate.

At Helping Heroes USA, Traci develops strategic partnerships with businesses, media outlets, and philanthropic organizations to fund and expand the organization’s free symposiums. These events are designed to prepare the spouses, parents, siblings, and close friends of veterans and first responders with the tools and knowledge to recognize signs of crisis and take meaningful early action.

A committed advocate and relationship builder, Traci is passionate about fostering solutions that make a difference. Her work reflects the core values of Helping Heroes USA: Honor. Strength. Support.