Culley, Tracey

Tracey Culley serves as the Marketing Coordinator and Short-Term Teams Coordinator for South America Mission. In this role, she oversees the preparation and sending of short-term teams to serve across South America while also supporting SAM’s ministries through marketing and communications. Her passion for missions, experience in cross-cultural ministry, and background in marketing make her uniquely equipped for this work.

Originally from north of Columbus, OH, Tracey earned a degree in Business Administration and Developmental Studies from The Ohio State University. During college, she became involved with Cru and her sending church, Veritas Short North, which deepened her heart for ministry. After graduating, she served with Cru in Brazil and later with the Cru team in Lima, Peru. Through these experiences, her love for Latin America and her desire to serve long-term grew.

In 2022, Tracey joined SAM’s Recife Redemptive Ministry team where she served in youth discipleship, Bible studies, English classes, and hospitality ministry. She also used her marketing skills to manage social media and communications. One of the highlights of her time in Recife was preparing for and receiving short-term teams, especially her sending church, Veritas. Through these experiences, she saw firsthand the impact that well-prepared teams can have on long-term mission efforts.

Now based in the U.S., Tracey is excited to step into her new role, connecting short-term teams to SAM’s ministries and strengthening the mission’s communications. She is passionate about equipping others to serve well and sharing the stories of God’s work across South America.