Tradara McLaurine is a child of God and loving mother. She enjoys writing stories that inspire others, crocheting, spending time with family, and listening to music. Tradara is the author of Why Mommy Works, Why Daddy Works and I Want a Nickname.
Tradara McLaurine is a three-time alumna of Indiana State University with two bachelor’s degrees one in accounting, one in legal studies and her master’s degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education and her certification in Women’s Entrepreneurship from eCornell. She has over 15 years’ experience working in higher education in the areas of career advising, academic advising, student conduct, conferences and events, programming, teaching and residential life. Tradara currently holds certifications as a Certified Diversity Professional from the Institute of Diversity Certification, Certified Trainer for Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students from Bridges Out of Poverty and a certified Predictive Index Practitioner. In November 2017, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce recognized Tradara as 12 under 40.
She has spoken at Indiana State University, University of Kentucky Women’s Forum, StartUp Ladies, Terre Haute Young Leaders Conference, Terre Haute Women’s Conference and more! She served as the keynote speaker for the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators and IUPUI Supervisor Summit. She has been featured on Indy Now, WURD Radio, Wave Country with Dawne Gee, and CTV News.
Tradara has articles published in the American Association for Employment in Education Job Search Handbook and Diversity: Recruitment Partners in Education, AAEE Career Corner Blog, Expressive Mom, First Time Parenting Magazine, Michigan Mama News, Beyond the Crib, Living Loving and Exploring, Hers Magazine, The Cool Hip Mom, and Birmingham Parent Magazine. In July 2017, she published two children’s books titled “Why Mommy Works” and “Why Daddy Works”. Her third children’s book “I Want A Nickname” released in July 2022.
As a child, I wrote poetry and episodes for Kenan & Kel and Family Matters. I thought they were pretty good but they never made it to prime time :) Writing was more of an outlet for me and I never thought to make a career out of it because I enjoyed it too much. It was something sacred to me. I am a private person so creating a website and a book is out of my comfort zone. I worked with college students and I frequently told them that the best place for learning is outside of your comfort zone so here I am! I gotta practice what I preach. I love spending time with my family, crocheting, watching tv, reading and learning.
