gretchen Trast

Former Research Fellow

Gretchen with her dog, Sadie, and her sister, Gracelyn

Gretchen with her dog, Sadie, and her sister, Gracelyn

Sun setting over Lake Mendota, Madison, WI

Sun setting over Lake Mendota, Madison, WI

Gretchen visiting DC

Gretchen visiting DC

Gretchen Trast completed her Masters in Vanderbilt University's Community Development and Action program. Her experience is primarily in community and economic development regarding sustainable care solutions for elders, people with disabilities, and children. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with her B.S. in Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Communication Arts.

Gretchen’s passion is rooted in a vision of achieving accessible and equitable care for all. She is currently exploring this from new perspectives of urban planning and civic design. She is originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin.