Tracey Smith is a finance professional experienced in business and management analysis, strategic and operational planning, and systems management. She takes satisfaction in formulating and executing insightful, analytically sound strategies for success in collaboration with operational leaders, executives and trustees of organizations in the healthcare, education and non profit sectors.

Tracey began her career as Decision Support Associate with HBO & Company/McKesson in Atlanta, GA, implementing management decision support systems and training users. Three years later, she began a fifteen-year course at University Health Care System in Augusta, GA, establishing an internal consulting team supporting managers, executives and the board of directors in navigating the rapidly-changing healthcare environment and coordinating the implementation of growth and quality improvement initiatives. In 2003, she transitioned to full time motherhood upon the birth of her triplet daughters. In 2011, Tracey returned to work as Director of Strategic Development at Mead Hall Episcopal School in Aiken, SC, supporting the organization through a major growth initiative and establishing an Institutional advancement program. She then transitioned to doing independent consulting work, and, during the Covid shutdown, turned her focus to assisting with the operation of her family’s retail business.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Tracey has been pleased to serve on the Saint John’s United Methodist Church Council and Youth Advisory Council, Aiken Civic Ballet Board of Directors, Aiken County Pony Club Board of Directors, and the Highlands Latin School – Aiken Board of Directors. She most frequently contributed to these working boards by managing finances, facilitating planning, building fundraising infrastructure, and encouraging best practices for governance. Over the years, she has volunteered at ACTS, Ronald McDonald House, Girls Clubs and supported local charities through the United Methodist Women.

Tracey graduated from Clemson University with a Financial Management degree and later earned an MBA at Augusta University.

After experiencing firsthand the devastating impact that challenges to mental health can have on individuals and families, Tracey began to devote significant effort to educating and equipping herself to strengthen her own family and to reach out to others who are struggling. In addition self-study, she has completed Mental Health First Aid, a 12-month Dialectal Behavioral Therapy program, and the NEABPD Family Connections program.

Tracey and her husband, Van, are proud parents of college-age triplet daughters. They are active members of St. John’s United Methodist Church, are active in the community, and support their children’s interests in dance and equestrian endeavors.