Sara Tracey, Ph. D.
Vice President, National Workforce and Education
I’m passionate about helping businesses and communities make meaningful connections between education and employment. For more than a decade, I’ve been developing and implementing workforce development strategies, including career pathways, sector partnerships, and work-based learning.
Before starting my role as TPMA’s Vice President of National Workforce and Education, I served as the Managing Director of Workforce Services for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association. There, I led the Workforce Services team and implemented a portfolio of federal grants resulting in up to $9 million annually. My team and I fostered strategic relationships with partner organizations, including the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Jobs Ohio, and Jobs for the Future. I also provided technical assistance and strategic guidance to OMA’s network of sector partnerships, advising on business engagement, talent pipeline development, and career pathways.
“For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by people’s career pathways and the skills they need to be successful. Now, I get to spend my work days turning that interest into practical recommendations and strategies to close the talent gap.”
Areas of Expertise
- Manufacturing Workforce Strategy
- Industry Recognized Credentials and Career Pathways
- Higher Education Strategic Planning
Key Clients
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- Ivy Tech Community College
- Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
- Vincennes University
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet
- Philadelphia Works, Inc.
- Indiana Commission for Higher Education
- Tri-State Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Consortium
- The Manufacturing Institute
- Los Angeles County Arts Council