Tracy Saxton Perry
About Tracy Saxton Perry
Tracy Saxton Perry serves as the Associate Director of the Life Sciences, Health Care Initiative at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in program management and relationship cultivation, with experience at various organizations including ICLEI and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Tracy Saxton Perry serves as the Associate Director for the Life Sciences and Health Care Initiative at Harvard Business School. In this role, she focuses on strategic program development and stakeholder engagement. She has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the advancement of initiatives that support life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Tracy Saxton Perry has held multiple roles at Harvard Business School prior to her current position. She worked as the Program Manager for the Blavatnik Fellowship in Life Science Entrepreneurship from 2014 to 2016, and later as the Assistant Director for the same fellowship from 2016 to 2021. In these roles, she was involved in managing programs that support entrepreneurship in the life sciences.
Professional Background in Sustainability and Convention Services
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Tracy Saxton Perry worked at ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA as a Membership, Training, and Data Associate from 2010 to 2011. She also served as the Convention Services Manager at the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau from 2006 to 2010. These roles contributed to her skills in relationship cultivation and effective priority setting.
Educational Qualifications
Tracy Saxton Perry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Manhattanville University, which she achieved in 2000. She also obtained a Certificate in Biotechnology Management from Harvard Extension School, completing her studies in 2022. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Babson College, expected to graduate in 2026.
Advocacy and Leadership in STEM
Tracy Saxton Perry identifies as a STEMinist, advocating for the inclusion and advancement of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. She is recognized for her leadership skills, team-building abilities, and her focus on problem-solving and decision-making in her professional endeavors.