Diana

Tracey

5 years of experience

Raleigh, NC

United States of America (USA)

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Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

Charles Dederich

About

My husband retired in 2017 and was enjoying himself (mostly playing golf) while I continued with my stressful social work career. I knew I was ready to make a change myself, but golf isn’t my idea of fun! I don’t cook, garden, or craft, so I knew traditional retirement wasn’t for me. Instead I looked for a new career that combined my love of history, my joy of meeting and helping people, and desire to travel! I found ITMI in 2018 and started doing student tours in DC in 2019. From there I’ve expanded to adult tours to various destinations. Before she passed in 2019, my mother (and main traveling companion) used to say I’d make an excellent tour guide. Well I know I’m making my mother proud!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

I have led student tours in DC, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Williamsburg, Raleigh, and Civil Rights (Atlanta, Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, Tuskegee).

I have led adult tours all around New England and Cape Cod, Washington DC, Willamsburg, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Charleston/Savannah/Jekyll Island.

I have traveled with the State Department's International Visitors Leadership Program to Cleveland, Minneapolis, Kalamazoo, Denver, and Orlando.

I am prepared to lead tours in the SouthWest National Parks.

Fun Fact!

I'm proud to be half Native American, from the Nanticoke tribe of Delaware and Maryland.

Hobbies & Interests

I've always been an athlete and my newest sport (and obsession) is pickleball. I started when I moved to North Carolina in 2023 and I'm competing in the NC Senior Games this fall. I am also in a local band named Carolina Campfire (I play the Cajon drum) and we recently had our first paid gig!

Virtual Tour Experience

I have not yet led any virtual tours but I do like putting together iMovies of sites and trips.

Testimonials

"Thank you for being such an excellent Tour Manager. You are extremely knowledgeable, courteous, helpful, and friendly. You also have a great sense of humor. You are a definite asset to [Tour Operator]!" Donna and Ron B, 10/16/25

"Best tour guide ever! Thank you for adding so much fun to this trip!" 10/5/25

"Thank you for the great tour info & your personality & keeping us entertained & your quick wit." Don and Teresa, 10/5/25

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

RDU

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)

Training

ITMI class of 324 in 2018.

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

I have completed TripSchool Destination trainings for Boston, NYC, Civil Rights Trail, New England Fall Foliage, and SouthWest National Parks

Graduated from College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA with double major in Sociology and Religion

Received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.

General Availability

I am exploring all tour options for 2026.

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