Meet Tracy Teuscher

Public Relations Excellence Award-Winner

Tracy Teuscher, MS, APR, OCVN is an award-winning, accredited public relations pro with a mastery of strategic communications and the highest ethical standards. She founded The Buzz Maker® in 2005 after serving in leadership roles for a full-service agency and a national publisher.

Expertise & Certifications

Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
PRSA Counselors Academy Member
PRSA Public Relations Excellence Award Winner
Certified in Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Certified Ecotherapist & Naturalist
Squarespace Circle Design Pro
Tony Robbins Trained

Marquis Who’s Who in America® Honoree

Tracy is a distinguished Marquis Who’s Who in America® biographical honoree. Inclusion is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fields, and have made innumerable contributions to society as a whole.

With more than two decades of expertise in the field of public relations, Tracy has distinguished herself as an industry leader. She has served hundreds of clients, many of which are nonprofit organizations, and she is committed to uplifting communities.

Accredited in Public Relations

As an accredited public relations pro, Tracy is certified as a competent professional who demonstrates a mastery of strategic communication practice and reflects the highest ethical standards. To achieve accreditation, PR practitioners must have a proven record of success, be reviewed by a panel of peers, and be educated and assessed in more than 60 key areas of practice. This includes counsel to leadership, problem-solving, research, strategic planning, campaign development, writing, relationship building, reputation management, media relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and crisis communication.

Environmental Champion

Tracy is the founder of the nonprofit Save Ohio Bees™ and a noted conservation educator. She launched Save Ohio Bees after learning that 1 in 4 native bee species are at risk of extinction. The Save Ohio Bees website provides Ohiaons with free access to a curated library of resources, guides, DIY projects, habitat programs, nurseries, seed providers, and apps, as well as educational videos, news, and events.

In addition to an advanced certification in Ecotherapy and certification as an Ohio naturalist (OCVN), Tracy holds an M.S. in Environmental Studies, a B.A. in Psychology, and a minor in music. Her multi-sensory presentations have been featured by the Wilderness Center, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Chef’s Garden, Climate and Justice Teach-in, Buckeye Valley High School, and more.

Devoted Single Mother

Of all her accomplishments, Tracy is most proud to be a mother to her daughter, Sharon. As a single working mother, Tracy has been a mom, mentor, guide, teacher, homemaker, DIY’er, school volunteer, landscaper, hostess, and the sole provider for the family. Beyond her warm heart and contagious smile, Sharon is an award-winning fine artist and vocalist and a magna cum laude graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design. She is pictured here with her mom in May 2024.

Gardener, Poet & Adventurer

In her spare time, Tracy can often be found gardening, writing poetry, or adventuring in forests, bookshops, and bakeries. She loves old black-and-white films and is in constant search of the perfect cinnamon roll.