Tracy Harris is Chief Financial Officer at UMUC Ventures, an organization that funds, develops, and launches new ventures that help higher education institutes stay innovative in a time of technological advances and revolutionary changes in higher education.
Tracy has over 20 years of experience across a wide range of industries and is highly regarded for her finance and operational skills. She has held executive positions, board appointments, and advisor roles in financial services, nonprofits, and government. Tracy Harris is an accomplished financial executive, expert strategist, and visionary leader with a record of success leading several large institutions.
An industrious and creative professional with a track record for improving efficiencies, streamlining processes, and growing revenue at large organizations, Ms. Harris is skilled at optimizing businesses for long-term success. She is a veteran financial professional with both public and private accounting and financial reporting experience and a record of exceptional performance and accuracy in statement preparation and auditing. In addition to her financial acumen, she has proven to be an insightful leader, relationship builder, and expert negotiator who unites teams across all levels of an organization in the interest of pursuing excellence.
Before her current position, she held c-suite roles for BondFactor; American Institute of Architects; Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered; the Washington Convention Center Authority.
Tracy holds many degrees, including a GMP from Harvard Business School, an MBA in Finance from St. Louis University, an MPA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Marketing from Fontbonne University.
UMUC Ventures was established in 2016 by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents as a nonprofit supporting organization for UMUC. It is a certified High-Impact Economic Development Activity that economically benefits both the state and the system.
BondFactor
CFO
Sep 2011 - Nov 2019
New York, NY, USA
BondFactor is a provider of municipal bond guaranties in the United States. Its aim is to delivers superior value for our clients and investors without sacrificing stability or transparency.
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Administration
Aug 2008 - Sep 2011
Washington, DC, USA
American Institute of Architects advocates for the value of architecture and provides architects with the resources they need to produce their best work and promote positive change through the power of design.
Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered is a consulting engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, as well as program and construction management.
Chief Financial Officer - Washington Convention Center Authority
Mar 1999 - 2005
Washington, DC, USA
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a conventions and meetings facility equipped to handle events of all sizes.
Government of the District of Columbia
Associate Treasurer
1998 - 1999
Washington, DC, USA
The Government of the District of Columbia operates under Article One of the US Constitution and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It is headed by a mayor and a thirteen-member council.
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America's development bank. It partners with the private sector to develop solutions for complex issues the world is facing today.
CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit healthcare company that, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.4 million individuals and employers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia..
The District of Columbia Retirement Board manages investments for the DC Police Officers and Fire Fighters’ Retirement Fund and the DC Teachers’ Retirement Fund. Manages $9 billion in assets for the District of Columbia.
NAS is the country's premier educator of arts and culture leaders. Providing access to training through the Chief Executive Programs at Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania. NAS provides academic research, cultivates new arts leaders to strengthen their organizations. NAS and supports a diverse community of cultural leaders capable of inspiring progress and growth.
Rutgers Business School prepares students for global roles by delivering a top-rated business education, establishing strong business partnerships, and fostering ethical standards.
Skyscraper Farm offers an innovative, sustainable solution to feed a growing world. Its goal is to bring food solutions to city centers and remote sites in the U.S. and abroad by combining cutting-edge vertical farming with high-end, attractive, mixed-use real estate.
Founding Member of the Steering Committee - Washington, DC
Jan 2014 - Present
North Andover, MA, USA
The CFO Leadership Council is a professional association with s community and professional network for senior financial executives to engage with each other and achieve success in their careers.
The International Conference of Social Theory, Politics and the Arts (STP&A) is the oldest and one of the most influential academic gatherings in the field of arts management and cultural policy. It draws researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, and students from a wide range of academic disciplines, in addition to artists and arts managers.
The American Geophysical Union has over 60,000 advocates and experts in Earth and space science. The goals of AGU are to foster innovation, increasing the free exchange of scientific research and ideas, promoting standards and best practices in all scientific fields.
Established in 1956, the FWA is a nonprofit with over 1,000 members worldwide. The goal of the organization is to provide programs for members to share ideas and increase their knowledge on a range of important issues, including social concerns, financial issues, political issues, and technology.
With over 1000 members, Women in Technology (WIT) promotes opportunities for women in technology through a variety of leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Untangle
Advisory Board Member
Alexandria, VA, USA
Untangle is a client experience platform designed for the needs of beauty and wellness businesses.
This article discusses the endless possibilities that are possible after the historic event of Voyager I traveling outside our solar system. Voyager I was the first probe to go interstellar, and this article outlines what that means for interstellar travel and for mankind.
This article, published in Design Principles and Practices, discusses the advances that the success of the international space station now allows space scientists, engineers, policymakers, elected officials, and others to explore. After more than 10 years of experiments, the article says, humankind now possesses sufficient knowledge about sustaining human life in outer space.
The Global Board Ready Women group provides executive search firms and boards with a list of successful, board-qualified women ready to handle the responsibilities of a board appointment.
The National Association of Corporate Directors provides board members with practical insights through world-class education, leading research, and a growing network of directors. The NACD is the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices.
Awards & Endorsements
Harvard Business School
Ralph and Janice James Fellowship
2010
Cambridge, MA, USA
Harvard Business School is ranked among the top business schools in the world. It offers a full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and executive education programs.
The Washington Business Journal features local business news about Washington, D.C. Its Financial Excellence Award recognizes industry leaders in the Washington D.C. area.
Tracy was recognized for her efforts in leading the firm to achieve significant financial growth, building strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders and partners, and broadening brand awareness.
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Specialist Courses
Women in Technology
Leadership Foundry
2015
Falls Church, VA, USA
The Leadership Foundry program is a nine-month program that includes an intensive board training class conducted by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Its focus is to help participants develop the core competencies needed to serve on a corporate board.
