Traci Brimhall is an American poet and educator who serves as a professor of creative writing at Kansas State University. Her work has established her as a prominent voice in the American literary landscape, leading to her appointment as the poet laureate of Kansas.

Her writing frequently explores themes of identity, landscape, and the intersection of personal and natural histories. She utilizes traditional and experimental poetic forms to examine the complexities of the human experience.

Brimhall continues to be recognized for her academic leadership and her ongoing commitment to the development of creative writing programs. Her influence extends through her teaching and her public engagement as a state representative for the literary arts.