Congratulations to Tracy! Tracy is currently the Vice-Chair of the Museum's Board of Directors!
Congratulations to Tracy Burt, our vice president of marketing and communications, for being selected as a 2024 Notable Leader in Communications by Crain's Cleveland Business. This distinction honors top communications leaders in Northeast Ohio who have made a significant contribution to their industry or community. In her senior leadership role at Akron Community Foundation, Tracy drives the marketing strategy for the foundation and its nearly 900 charitable funds. Her work has been critical to the execution of the community foundation’s strategic plan and its more donor-centric approach, allowing the foundation to reach new audiences through tailored communications to individuals, advisors and nonprofits. Tracy has also elevated our brand, making Akron Community Foundation a place where people from all walks of life can build a lasting legacy. Most recently, Tracy was instrumental in creating the foundation’s new mission, vision and values statements, positioning the community foundation as a champion and generator of enduring philanthropy within Greater Akron. Outside of work, Tracy’s volunteerism has benefited some of Akron’s most well-known nonprofit organizations, including the Akron Art Museum, where she currently serves as vice chair. Tracy has also helped to expand emergency housing for young adults by supporting the marketing efforts of Harmony House and has enhanced intervention services for people in crisis by volunteering with Victim Assistance Program. Additionally, Tracy serves on the Greater Akron Chamber Diversity Professionals Council and is a founding partner of The Soul of Philanthropy Akron. She is also a graduate of Leadership Akron Class 38. Tracy and all this year’s winners are featured in today’s issue of Crain’s Cleveland Business. To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/gagb9dHK.