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Tracy Hufford is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Event Management Certificate Internship Coordinator at the University of Iowa’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She holds an M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Prior to academia, she served as General Manager of a golf course and clubhouse for 14 years, overseeing operations, renovations, and over 100 annual events. At the University of Iowa, she previously worked in the Tippie College of Business as Special Events Coordinator. Her teaching focuses on event planning, crisis management, and venue operations.
Education:
- M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, Arizona
Research & Expertise: Specializes in event management practices, hospitality operations, and crisis management strategies. Her professional background in Fortune 500 companies and independent consulting further anchors her academic contributions.
Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Advising & Grants: Coordinates internships in event management but no specific grants or advising details noted. Teaches courses such as EVNT:2110 (Internship in Event Management), EVNT:3154 (Foundations of Event Management), EVNT:3160 (Crisis Management), and EVNT:3170 (Venue Management).
Labs/Teams: Active in the Event Management Certificate program, fostering student engagement in real-world event planning.
