Tracy Sainte Marie’s career in design and creative direction spans more than three decades, during which she has helped shape brands and campaigns nationally that truly resonate. As Tandem’s Creative Director, Tracy is committed to guiding teams where creativity and collaboration lead to thoughtful, well-executed work. Whether leading a brainstorming session, mentoring colleagues, or tackling design challenges hands-on, Tracy believes curiosity, open communication, and teamwork yield the most meaningful results.
For the past 12 years, Tracy has focused on supporting senior living communities, helping them tell their stories and reach their goals with tailored creative solutions. Building lasting relationships and understanding what matters most to clients is central to her approach every day. What motivates Tracy most is seeing ideas come to life alongside talented teams and helping others grow in the process.
In the words of Freeman Thomas, “Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition.” I firmly believe that collaboration along with honest, consistent communication makes for the most successful outcomes in design and in every aspect of life.
I have been very lucky to be able to do what I have loved all my life - design. It’s my hope to continue collaborating with clients and providing design guidance and measurable results for every client we support.
- A DIY book on how to build a boat
- My toolbox
- A marine navigator to get me home to my family