Tracey Block (née Shreiber), Student

For two decades, Tracey has worked in the nonprofit sector, advocating for breaking down barriers, and supporting access to education, communication, employment and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Currently, the Executive Director of the FASD Society for BC, Tracey’s team is dedicated to supporting individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder to exceed expectations. Tracey was also Executive Director for the Society of Translators & Interpreters of BC, advocating for national certification of interpreters and translators in all settings.

A registered sign language interpreter for 25 years, Tracey taught English upgrading at Vancouver Community College to deaf students using American Sign Language as the language of instruction. Tracey has written for newspapers and publications across Canada and is on the International Plain Language Certification committee.

Tracey was hired out of Journalism graduate studies at Carleton University to work as a reporter for the Vancouver Sun during Expo ’86. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tracey and her architect husband and two daughters have lived in New Westminster, BC, for 25 years.

Tracey is inspired to join the ninth cohort of the MPNL for the opportunity to reflect on what has been accomplished and the prospect of what lies ahead.