Tracy Wallach, Ph.D.
About Tracy Wallach, Ph.D.
Tracy Wallach, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Gender, Leadership, & Public Policy Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a leadership coach with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in organizational learning, social justice, and equity issues, and has held various academic and clinical roles throughout her career.
Work at UMass Boston
Tracy Wallach serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Gender, Leadership, & Public Policy Program (GLPP) at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to the academic environment in the Greater Boston Area for over a decade. Her role involves teaching and mentoring students in leadership and public policy, focusing on gender issues within these fields.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Wallach earned her Ph.D. in Group, Organizational, and Socio-Political Systems from Lesley University between 2006 and 2010. She also holds an A.B. in psychology and sociology from Brandeis University, as well as an M.S.W. in Social Work from Smith College. Additionally, she has completed certificates in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Organizational Development and Human Resource Consultation at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy.
Background
Tracy Wallach has a diverse professional background that spans over three decades. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Crisis Clinician at Community Healthlink Inc and as a Staff Practice Clinician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Her international experience includes roles as a Visiting Lecturer and Scholar at institutions in China, Turkey, and the West Bank.
Achievements
Tracy Wallach is the founder of Tracy Wallach & Associates, where she has provided leadership coaching and organizational learning since 1994. She developed the 'Leadership for Change' program, which integrates asynchronous study with collaborative learning methods. Her work emphasizes social justice and equity issues, focusing on enhancing leadership dynamics within organizations.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Throughout her career, Tracy Wallach has held various academic and clinical positions. She has been an Adjunct Faculty member at several universities, including Northeastern University and Simmons University. Additionally, she served as Core Faculty and Associate Director of Field Placement at William James College, highlighting her commitment to education and leadership development.