Hello!  I'm Tracy Winter, the researcher for this project.  I'm working on my dissertation to earn a Ph.D. in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University.  

My advisor once told me that I've been preparing my whole life to do this research.  As usual, she is probably right.  I have watched my family and friends benefit from and be challenged by their giftedness.  I've experienced some of the same things.  Now, I am watching my nephew, Miles, grow up gifted and want to make things better for him.

When I'm not researching and writing, I work with my partner, Henry, who is a psychiatrist.  In our practice, I coach and work with clients using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.  Many of our gifted clients have said they feel Seen for the first time when they work with us, which is both wonderful and sad.

Things that can always make me smile:

• playing with our four chinchillas
• smelling my mother's cooking
• building Legos with Miles
• guacamole and margaritas at Frontera Grill with Henry
• a sunny spot and a good book

Anything else you'd like to know? Just ask!

Me with Miles, my best motivation