Survivor.
Speaker.
Advocate.

Brenda Tracy is a mother, registered nurse, advocate, and survivor. In 1998, she was gang raped by four college football players. She went to the hospital, filed a police report, and hoped for justice. But like so many survivors, it never came.

Despite strong evidence and confessions, the District Attorney refused to prosecute. Brenda was never told her rights or informed when her evidence was destroyed three years before the statute of limitations expired.

She carried the trauma alone while her rapists faced few consequences. In 2014, she found the courage to speak out. She’s since championed victim-centered legislation, founded Set The Expectation to engage men in ending sexual violence, and inspired audiences nationwide.

In December of 2022, Brenda reported Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker for sexual harassment. The university found him responsible, and he was fired. Now, as she navigates ongoing litigation, Brenda, like so many survivors, is still fighting for justice and accountability while continuing her mission to make the world safer for others.