Tranise was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) as a first-generation college student. During her time at IUPUI she worked as a peer coach then a coordinator for the coaching program. Through her experiences as a first-generation college student, a member of a minoritized group in the science field, and as a peer coach she realized her passion for helping students overcome barriers to their success.
Tranise returned to Ohio to complete her Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education – Administration with a focus in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging centered around Black student success from Wright State University. At Wright State University she also worked as an Enrollment Services Advisor assisting students with registration, billing, and financial aid.
Tranise has a passion for working with first-generation college students and students of color to help them discover and achieve their definition of success. She strives to help historically, and currently marginalized groups overcome barriers and persist to graduation.