Tracey Ritchie

Dr. Tracey Ritchie joined the NPF team as the VP of Education and Engagement in August of 2021. Tracey oversees all aspects of program management and grantmaking for the Connecting Audiences team and serves as a key liaison to the National Park Service Office of Interpretation, Education, & Volunteers and the Office of Workforce & Inclusion. Additionally, Tracey works closely with the Chief Program Officer and Development Team members to raise funds from institutional funders, individual donors, and corporate partners to support the programmatic needs and growth of the Connecting Audiences portfolio. Tracey holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida where her research focused on developing systems-thinking skills in students and teachers to more effectively communicate complex environmental issues such as climate change. Tracey has an extensive background in program development and evaluation, facilitating professional development for educators, social science research methodologies, and Environmental Education best practices. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Education from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor’s degree from University of Florida in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation