Guide Dogs for the Blind
Tracy Anne (Hoffman) Grubb is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management, community engagement, and organizational development. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Taproute since April 2016, Tracy provides guidance to biotech and nonprofit organizations focused on launch readiness and partnership development. In parallel, Tracy has worked with Guide Dogs for the Blind to enhance community engagement and financial support. At Genentech, Tracy has held various leadership roles since 2008, including Global PMO Head and Sr. Manager, where innovative training and development programs were created for diverse stakeholders. Tracy's previous roles at organizations such as Gilead House, We Teach Science STEM Foundation, and The Marine Mammal Center demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement and philanthropy. Tracy holds a BA in Economics with a focus on Health Care Labor Management from Union College.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.