Traci Smith has served as the Chief Executive Officer for 
Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) 
since 2024. As the CEO, Traci has the privilege of leading 
the delivery of mental health, substance use, and 
intellectual and developmental disabilities services for 
over 100,000 persons annually. 

Traci joined MCCMH in 2016 as its Chief of Staff and later 
served at its Chief Operations Officer before becoming 
MCCMH’s CEO. 

Prior to joining MCCMH, Traci was a Regional Director for a national workforce development company. As a Regional Director she managed locations throughout the eastern US leading multiple senior leadership teams.

Beyond MCCMH, Traci is a recognized leader serving on various advocacy boards. Traci’s decades of experience have shaped a leadership approach rooted in collaboration, accountability, and respect to strengthen partnerships, navigate complex systems of care, and advance communities.

Traci has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan– Dearborn and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Oakland University. Some of her other professional training includes Career Development Facilitation and being a certified Mental Health First Aide Trainer.