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Tracie Woidtke is the Department Head and David E. Sharp-Home Federal Bank of Tennessee Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business. Her expertise spans corporate governance, corporate finance, and shareholder activism. She has held academic positions since 1997, previously at Texas A&M University.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Finance, Tulane University (1997)
- M.A. in Economics, Tulane University (1994)
- M.B.A., Millsaps College (1992)
- B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, Millsaps College (1988)
Research Focus: Dr. Woidtke’s research examines corporate governance mechanisms, institutional investor activism, and public policy implications. Her work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and presented at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Key themes include director market dynamics, shareholder alignment, and the impact of foreign investment on governance.
Recognition:
- Named Neel Corporate Governance Fellow (2003–present)
- Recipient of multiple teaching and research awards from the University of Tennessee’s College of Business
- Guest contributor to Harvard Law School and Columbia’s corporate governance blogs
Service and Outreach: She serves on the Board of Trustees and committees at Christian Academy of Knoxville, and has engaged in international service through organizations like Partners in Christ. Her work bridges academic research with practical governance challenges faced by corporations and institutions.
