Tracy Wallingford

Tracy Wallingford is an Executive Career Coach at NC State University and an Adjunct Professor at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business. She also collaborates with MBA programs at UNC Kenan-Flagler. Her career spans over 20 years in corporate and start-up environments, focusing on marketing, management, and mentoring. Tracy specializes in helping individuals and teams leverage their strengths to achieve professional goals through her firm, Strength-Powered Strategies.

Tracy holds an M.S. in Management Science (Organizational Behavior and Executive Coaching) from The University of Texas at Dallas and a B.A. in Economics from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (Phi Beta Kappa). Her work includes individual and team coaching, leadership workshops, and presentations to diverse audiences—from students to CEOs.

Her expertise centers on career strategy, leadership development, and fostering organizational effectiveness. Tracy’s approach integrates evidence-based coaching methodologies with practical business insights.