Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Tracy Steele is an experienced Senior Program Manager with a strong background in military spouse workforce development initiatives. She currently oversees the Military Spouse Fellowships program at Hiring Our Heroes, where she drives strategic initiatives to support the career advancement of military spouses. Steele's expertise spans talent acquisition, workforce development, and program management, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the military spouse community.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Program Manager of the Military Spouse Fellowships at Hiring Our Heroes, Steele is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of this national initiative. She leads a team of program managers to identify and place military spouses in prestigious career development opportunities with leading employers across the United States. Under her leadership, the program has achieved a placement rate of over 80% for participating military spouses, positively impacting their career trajectories and financial stability.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Steele served as a Program Manager for the Military Spouse Fellowships at Hiring Our Heroes, where she successfully scaled the program and secured partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. She has also held various workforce development roles, including Workforce Development Specialist at Film2Future and Go Beyond Consulting, where she designed and implemented job training programs for underserved communities. Steele's early career experience includes nursing roles at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and UC San Diego Health, providing her with a unique perspective on healthcare and client-facing service delivery.
Academic Background
Steele holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated with distinction. Her nursing background, combined with her extensive experience in workforce development, uniquely positions her to advocate for the needs of military spouses and drive impactful change within the industry.
Areas of Expertise
- Military spouse workforce development
- Program management and strategic planning
- Talent acquisition and employee placement
- Stakeholder management and partnership building
- Workforce development program design and implementation
- Client-facing service delivery and customer relationship management
Professional Impact
Under Steele's leadership, the Military Spouse Fellowships program has experienced significant growth, with a 50% increase in the number of participating companies and a 30% improvement in job placement rates for military spouses. Her strategic vision and collaborative approach have been instrumental in strengthening the program's impact and elevating the career opportunities available to military spouses nationwide.
Conclusion
With her diverse background, proven track record of success, and unwavering commitment to supporting military families, Tracy Steele is a valuable asset to the Hiring Our Heroes team. Her expertise and leadership in the field of military spouse workforce development position her as a respected industry thought leader, driving positive change and empowering military spouses to achieve their career aspirations.
