About Tracy
Professionally, Tracy combines corporate communications experience with a background in politics and public policy. Her career has taken her from the halls of the U.S. Congress to the boardrooms of Corporate America.
As the former vice president of communications for a global retail grocer, Tracy oversaw strategies for public relations, crisis communications, and community engagement. She managed a charitable foundation committed to the fight against hunger and improving the quality of life for children. Before returning to her roots in Pennsylvania, Tracy worked on national issues in the Office of National Drug Control Policy and U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Tracy is an adventure traveler, preferring destinations out of the mainstream and activities that make your heart thump. She has published travel articles on these adventures and written two books about walking across Spain on El Camino de Santiago and trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.
Tracy speaks to groups about her pilgrimage on El Camino in addition to travel and trekking, leadership, and the challenges faced by professional women. She’s waiting to hear from you!
“Here’s the message: Don’t think you can’t do something before you actually give it a try,” she said. “Too many women cross an audacious idea off the list before ever trying it out. The subtitle of my (second) book is ‘Not every idea is a good idea, but you don’t know until you try.’ You may find that you overshot your ability, even your courage, but at least you’ll know. And I suspect you’ll have a great story to tell about it, whether you decide to write a book about it or not.”
