Traci was born in Houston and has spent most of her life in the DFW area. She attended Martin High School in Arlington and Tarrant County Community College.

Traci and her husband, Vicente, are parents to Alexis, Amanda, and Ashley (better known as Mash-Mash).  The Maldonado household also includes Pink, a Rottweiler; Kimba, a Tonkinese; Tinker, a Domestice Medium Hair; and Bell, a Domestic Medium Hair.

Traci has been in the veterinary field since 1995. She has worked in various capacities including kennel, nurse, CSR, CSR supervisor at ELVH and is currently the Patient Services Supervisor and a key player on the East Lake team for the past 7 years.

Although Traci loves interior design and remodeling her home, she says she does not have time for hobbies because she is too busy running after 3 daughters!