A mindful ecosystem builder and “super connector, Tracey has served for more than 30 years in sectors including biotechnology, start-ups, trade association and non-profit management delivering results in a variety of roles –communications, public relations, marketing, legal, fundraising, investor relations, client/member services, software and technology training and support, operations, conference and event management, leadership development, and more. Tracey's passion for igniting the Charlottesville area’s entrepreneurial and high-tech community is evident by her extensive volunteer roles over the past 2 decades, coupled with her current role as Executive Director of CBIC and the Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN). Previously, Tracey was Director of Communications and Intellectual Property for Diffusion Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage drug-development company launched from U.Va. with headquarters in Charlottesville.A competent Toastmaster, Tracey is a persuasive, highly effective communicator and presenter who can create word-of-mouth epidemics. She is a zealous, award-winning public relations professional savvy in leveraging traditional and social media. Tracey’s enthusiastic community building stimulates personal and group excellence. She is probably best known as an influential connector who seemingly knows everyone and inspires thoughts into action.Tracey is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition including CBIC’s Chairman’s Award (2007), VPTC’s CEO Award (2004), Leadership Charlottesville Alumni Association’s Leaders’ Leader Award (2004), Central Virginia Chapter, American Marketing Association’s Overall Marketing Excellence Silver Award (2003) and Honorable Mention (2001), and CAAR’s President’s Award (1999).Tracey is well known for her ability to connectioneer.