Tracy Maxwell Heard

Background

About Tracy Maxwell Heard

Tracy Maxwell Heard is the Executive Director of Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence, Inc.(MACC). MACC is a statewide clearinghouse for training, resources, research, best practices, and collaboration in the area of cultural competence committed to transformations from individuals to systems with the goal of inclusion, respect and highest delivery of equitable services and engagement. Heard has an extensive background in leadership roles. She is the former Minority Leader in the Ohio House of Representatives having given eight years of legislative service. In her professional life, she has served as a regional corporate sales manager to card carrying UAW member, news anchor and non-profit executive director. Her strength is in transformational leadership and organizational development. Building strong teams and measurable, impactful growth is her sweet spot. Her free time goes to her passion – women and girls. In 2007 Heard established the Princess Brigade. Its purpose is to bring together young girls ages of four and fourteen around cultural exposure, community service and comradery. Girl Power is an initiative she created and presents to women around the state. It endeavors to engage women civically and politically. Most recently she has added a podcast cohosted with a college classmate entitled, “Women With Issues.” Heard believes, “Where much is given much is required” and has been giving service back to her community throughout her adult life. She has served on more than 15 boards but her current board focus is with her newest seating with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Central Ohio Chapter and WELD – Women for Economic and Leadership Development where she gave seven years board service and two-terms as National Board Chair and continues to serve on the External Relations Committee. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a lifetime member of the NAACP. She has been commended on numerous occasions with awards and national recognition for her work including having been bestowed an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for her collective body of work in the Ohio legislature by Wilberforce University. A former student of the arts, studying ballet, piano and clarinet she remains a committed supporter of the arts in all forms. Heard hold a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Communications with a Minor in Business. She is the proud wife of Howard Heard. Heard’s motto is “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33