My name is Tracy Orbin and  I am a dedicated nonprofit leader and community advocate based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Currently, I work in the nonprofit, education and real estate sector in Tippecanoe County, focusing on grants to help individuals and families access the very best programs, services, and homes available in their community. In this role, I use my expertise and passion for service to empower people — guiding them toward the resources that improve their lives and strengthen their stability.

Each role that I have held has been a deliberate step in my journey: building versatility in community engagement, strengthening my capacity for leadership, and expanding my impact across different facets of local service. I remain committed to stepping outside my comfort zone whenever necessary to benefit those without a voice.

My commitment to service is deeply personal. As a survivor of domestic violence, I know from my own experience how isolating it can be — especially when you don’t realize what help is out there. That journey inspired me to become a fierce advocate for awareness, education, and access. I strive to make sure that individuals and families in similar situations know they are not alone — that there are resources, and that they deserve support.

In 2023, I founded The GNOME Project, Inc., where I serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Based in West Lafayette, this nonprofit promotes youth education through mobile libraries and provides child-care tuition assistance for local youth programs. Under my leadership, The GNOME Project is making learning more accessible and supporting families with practical, meaningful help.

Beyond my nonprofit work, I am a professional member of various organizations that are committed to the social and economic advancement of youth and families across Indiana. My involvement reflects my long-standing dedication to community empowerment and equity.

My purpose as I hold the title of Ms Elegance International 2026, a role I carry with integrity, poise, and purpose is being committed to using my platform actively — fundraising, raising awareness, and building connections. Among my causes, I champion Mission K9 Warrior, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing highly trained service K9s to U.S. military veterans to enhance mental health, mobility, and overall well-being.

At home, I am anchored by my loving family: my husband Scott, our three children, and two supportive dogs who cheer me on and keep me grounded. Their encouragement fuels my work and inspires my mission of service every day.