Tracey Foster
About Tracey Foster
Tracey Foster serves as the Manager of Administration & Events at The Calgary Stampede, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in agricultural events and a strong focus on youth empowerment, she has held various roles in event coordination and management across several organizations.
Current Role at Calgary Stampede
Tracey Foster serves as the Manager of Administration & Events at the Calgary Stampede, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees various administrative functions and event coordination, ensuring that operations run smoothly. Her responsibilities include managing information systems and Salesforce administration, which are crucial for effective communication and data management within the organization.
Previous Experience at Calgary Stampede
Tracey Foster has a significant history with the Calgary Stampede, having worked in various roles from 2007 to 2013. She initially served as the Agriculture Project Coordinator for five months in 2007, followed by a six-year tenure as the Agriculture Program Coordinator. Her experience in these positions provided her with a strong foundation in event management and agricultural programming.
Education and Professional Development
Tracey Foster has pursued extensive education in management and leadership. She studied at the University of Alberta in 2020 for 11 months and holds a Certificate of Achievement in Management from SAIT. Additionally, she completed a Leadership program at the University of Calgary and has multiple qualifications from Mount Royal University in Business Administration and Accounting. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in administration and event management.
Experience in Agricultural Events Management
Before her current role, Tracey Foster worked as the Agricultural Events Assistant Manager at Westerner Park for six months in 2015 and as the Conference Services Coordinator at Olds College for five months in 2016. These positions contributed to her understanding of event coordination within the agricultural sector and enhanced her skills in managing large-scale events.
Involvement in Community Initiatives
Tracey Foster is actively involved in board and committee planning at the Calgary Stampede Foundation. She focuses on creating programs that empower youth, demonstrating her commitment to community development. Her role includes ensuring compliance and managing financial processes, which are essential for the foundation's initiatives aimed at supporting young Calgarians.