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Tracy S. Harris

CFO | SEC Qualified Financial Expert | Board Member | Audit & Finance Committees

Financial Services | Technology | Governance | M&A

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy Harris

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Luminate Capital Partners

Tracy Harris’ Biography

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As a strategic CFO & Board Member, Tracy fuses 20+ years of broad operational and finance experience with risk, compliance, investment and M&A expertise in highly regulated corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. In her career, she has led strategic, financial and operations initiatives for $1B+ organizations.

Tracy is an SEC Qualified Financial Expert, Finance & Nominating Committee Member and Audit Chair advising the publicly traded 1847 Holdings LLC (OTC: EFSH) Board on finance, SEC filings, controls and DEI/ESG regulations.
As a Board member at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, she evaluates and advises on a $3B investment portfolio and an additional $500M on technology investments, while also providing insight into bringing technology and digital capabilities to the business, including evaluating hybrid work technology.

As a Board director who understands business beyond the numbers, Tracy balances strategy through the intersection of financial discipline, operations and investments with a broad, holistic approach to solving complex issues. She uses her data/analytics,... As a strategic CFO & Board Member, Tracy fuses 20+ years of broad operational and finance experience with risk, compliance, investment and M&A expertise in highly regulated corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. In her career, she has led strategic, financial and operations initiatives for $1B+ organizations.

Tracy is an SEC Qualified Financial Expert, Finance & Nominating Committee Member and Audit Chair advising the publicly traded 1847 Holdings LLC (OTC: EFSH) Board on finance, SEC filings, controls and DEI/ESG regulations.
As a Board member at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, she evaluates and advises on a $3B investment portfolio and an additional $500M on technology investments, while also providing insight into bringing technology and digital capabilities to the business, including evaluating hybrid work technology.

As a Board director who understands business beyond the numbers, Tracy balances strategy through the intersection of financial discipline, operations and investments with a broad, holistic approach to solving complex issues. She uses her data/analytics, economics, DEI and ESG expertise to guide boards in accelerating growth, enhancing profitability, achieving strategy and mitigating risk. Her diverse perspective, enthusiasm and collegiality engage the CEO, management and the Board, enabling her to ask insightful questions, strategize solutions and gain consensus across various business models.

Tracy is also an Executive Committee member of the District of Columbia Retirement Board, where she sets board governance policy and board recruitment, engages in CEO & CIO recruitment and advises on management and legal issues for the $11B pension fund.

Previously, as CFO at UMUC Ventures, she led a $20M asset sale to a PE fund and was a key leader in a $30M acquisition. In the same role at MIB Group Holdings, she performed due diligence on domestic and international acquisition targets in the Insurtech and Fintech space. moreless

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Women Business Leaders

2022 WBL Board Program

Tracy Harris took part in a panel titled "How Non-profit Board Leadership Makes a Difference in Healthcare". The WBL Board Program is tailored to women executives in healthcare, and helps them identify, target, and secure board roles.

The Investment Diversity Exchange

TIDE SPARK 2022

Tracy Harris will be a featured speaker at the 2022 TIDE SPARK event, which promotes diversity & inclusion within the investment industry. Her talk will take place on Thursday, July 7th at 3:45 (PT).

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Tracy Harris’ Background

MIB Group, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer

2021 - 2022

Braintree, MA, USA

Tracy advised the firm on the strategy to ensure the integrity of the membership-based organization’s financial and operational success. She built the finance and accounting platform, and led audit, tax and banking relationships. Tracy also developed strategic organizational, financial and operational goals and collaborated with leadership on the 5-year plan.

UMUC Ventures

Chief Financial Officer

2019 - 2021

Bethesda, MD, USA

Tracy was a key member of the Leadership team and credited as the primary influence on finance infrastructure. She led business operations and strategy development for this venture fund established by the University of Maryland Global Campus College (UMGC), as well as two portfolio companies – Accelered Inc. and Helio Campus, Inc. – with $65M oversight.

Bullis LLC

Chief Financial Officer | Chief Business Officer

2015 - 2019

Potomac, MD, USA

Tracy provided strategic, financial and operational governance for Human Resources, Risk Management, Procurement, Facilities, Finance, Administration and Business Office for 250 employees and $60M oversight. She developed and presented a strategic plan for the Board of Trustees to address market challenges, and structured $38M in financing to fund a new science and technology building on campus.

BondFactor

CFO

2011 - 2015

New York, NY, USA

Tracy developed a robust financial infrastructure, processes and reporting with real-time analytics for this $3B valuation startup municipal bond insurance company, with a focus on scaling the company’s financials. She also developed a 5-year operating strategic plan for scale-up and presented it to Board, rating agencies and investors.

American Institute of Architects

Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Administration

Aug 2008 - Sep 2011

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy advised on short-term cash flow stabilization and directed multi-level stakeholders through an intensive restructuring and refocusing strategy to put the AIA on sound business footing. She also led 100 employees with $100M responsibility, and collaborated with Board and senior leadership to align value-enhancing strategies with overall business objectives.

Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered

Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President

Mar 2005 - Aug 2008

Washington, DC, USA

Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered is a consulting engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, as well as program and construction management.

Government of the District of Columbia

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

Deputy Treasurer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation

1995 - 1998

Washington, DC, USA

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is one of America's leading development banks. It partners with the private sector to develop solutions for complex issues the world is facing today.

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Current Board Positions

1847 Holdings LLC

Board of Directors

2022 - Present

New York, NY, USA

1847 Holdings is a publicly traded private equity firm. Tracy advises the firm on regulatory issues and strategy, reporting, SEC filings, finance and controls. She also serves on the Audit and Nominating Committees.

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Board of Directors

Oct 2020 - Present

Baltimore, MD, USA

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.

District of Columbia Retirement Board

Mayor Appointed Trustee | Chair, Audit Committee

2019 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy provides governance and oversight for the administration of this $11B public pension fund, as well as policy development and guidance incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into portfolio investments and asset management decisions, to reflect organization goals and vision. She also advises on various management changes and legal issues as an Executive Committee Member.

Council of Institutional Investors

U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council

Apr 2022 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council advises the CII board and staff on issues, trends, proposed policy development, topics and speakers for CII events and membership benefits and services. The CII Board of Directors appoints up to 20 members annually from all voting member constituencies.

Council of Institutional Investors

Advisory Council

May 2021 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The Council of Institutional Investors is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of U.S. public, corporate and union employee benefit funds, other employee benefit plans, state and local entities charged with investing public assets, and foundations and endowments with combined assets under management of approximately $4 trillion.

Skyscraper Farm

Finance Specialist

Oct 2018 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

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.

American Geophysical Union

Finance and Investment Committee Member

May 2017 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

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.

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Previous Board Positions

National Arts Strategies

Treasurer

Jul 2004 - Dec 2020

Alexandria, VA, USA

NAS is the country's premier educator of arts & culture leaders. Providing access to training through the Chief Executive Programs at Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania, NAS provides academic research and cultivates new arts leaders to strengthen their organizations. NAS supports a diverse community of cultural leaders capable of inspiring progress and growth.

Rutgers Business School

Advisory Board Member

2014 - Dec 2020

Newark, NJ, USA

Rutgers Business School prepares students for global roles by delivering a top-rated business education, establishing strong business partnerships, and fostering ethical standards.

Intempo

Board of Directors | Fundraiser

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

Stamford, CT, USA

Intempo provides an accessible and inclusive music education that allows children to express themselves artistically through instrumentation.

Financial Women's Association

Directorships & Corporate Governance Committee

New York, NY, USA

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.

Women in Technology

Board of Directors

Falls Church, VA, USA

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.

The CFO Leadership Council

Founding Member of the Steering Committee - Washington, DC

Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

North Andover, MA, USA

The CFO Leadership Council is a professional association with a community and professional network for senior financial executives to engage with each other and achieve success in their careers.

Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts (STP&A)

Board of Directors

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

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.

Untangle

Advisory Board Member

Alexandria, VA, USA

Untangle is a client experience platform designed for the needs of beauty and wellness businesses.

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Media

MIB Appoints Tracy S. Harris as Chief Financial Officer

Featured

Jul 2021

Tracy Harris was appointed MIB's Chief Financial Officier, where she will be charged with the organization's financial activities. She has been recognized for her past executive and operational positions and experiences, as she will continue to help MIB grow.

National Arts Strategies

Washington, DC, USA

In these videos for National Arts Strategies, Tracy Harris discusses a range of topics, including investing, leadership, and funding for the arts & sciences.

Accreditation

Venture Capital University

Independent Director Initiative

Aug 2022

The Independent Director Initiative is a two-day program designed to train, and help place, individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in venture capital, to serve as independent directors on the boards of venture backed private companies.

Publications

65th International Astronautical Congress 2014

Contributing Author

Jan 2014

Washington, DC, USA

This article discusses the endless possibilities for space exploration 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.

Design Principles and Practices Journal

Co-author

Jun 2011

Champaign, IL, USA

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.

Memberships

The Economic Club of New York

Member

Jun 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

The Economic Club of New York is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization dedicated to the promotion of the study and discussion of social, economic, and political issues.

Chief DC

Founding Member

May 2021 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top-down.

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Awards & Endorsements

Washington Business Journal

Financial Excellence Award

2007

Washington, DC, USA

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.

Washington Convention Center Board

Outstanding Service Award

2005

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy was recognized for her efforts in leading the Washington Convention Center Authority as it achieved significant financial growth, built strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders and partners, and broadened brand awareness.

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.

Training & Management Courses

Harvard Kennedy School

Women and Power | Executive Program

2013

Cambridge, MA, USA

Women and Power is a one-week executive program that focuses on teaching effective leadership strategies, with an emphasis on creating successful alliances and enduring partnerships.

Harvard Business School

General Management Program

2010

Cambridge, MA, USA

The General Management Program (GMP) accelerates this leadership transition by blending full-time, personalized learning with practical application on the job — maximizing an individual's learning and their return on investment.

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Speaking Engagements

2022 WBL Board Program

Panelist

Sep 2022

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy Harris took part in a panel titled "How Non-profit Board Leadership Makes a Difference in Healthcare". The WBL Board Program is tailored to women executives in healthcare, and helps them identify, target, and secure board roles.

Press Releases

MIB Names New Chief Financial Officer

Jul 2021

Tracy Harris was named as MIB's Chief Financial Officer in July 2021. She will be a part of MIB's Executive Team, overseeing the direction, control and coordination of all financial activities. "Her deep and diverse experience base will prove valuable to incorporate best practices in financial management and support our business as we pursue our transformational plan," said MIB CEO Brian Winikoff.

Fellowships

National Association of Corporate Directors

Governance Fellow

Arlington, VA, USA

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.

Harvard Business School

Ralph and Janice James Fellowship

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.

Tracy Harris’ Education

University of Pennsylvania, Fels Institute of Government

Master of Public Administration, Government

Saint Louis University

MBA, Finance

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