Wanakee Trask
Founder and Executive Director, Elevate Greatness
2025 Chicago Peace Fellow
Wanakee Trask is a visionary educator, advocate, and changemaker. A proud Army National Guard veteran with 10 years of service, she honed resilience and leadership through service. From teaching at Harlan High to co-founding Elevate Greatness, Wanakee empowers students to challenge limitations, connect with mentors, and unlock their potential, creating lasting, equitable impact in education and beyond.