Tracie Coleman

With over 25 years of management experience, Tracie is a visionary, results-driven leader recognized for advancing organizational missions and operational excellence across the public and nonprofit sectors. Her leadership is defined by strategic innovation, inclusive practices, and a strong commitment to community service.As an executive with the U.S. Copyright Office, Tracie oversaw more than $1 billion in fiduciary assets, earning seven consecutive clean audit opinions. She made history as the first woman and African American Chief of the Licensing Division, where she led groundbreaking outreach, communications, and diversity initiatives. She also served as Chief of the Financial Management and Administrative Services Divisions, providing leadership in human resources, financial oversight, and organizational change.

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A subject matter expert in statutory licensing law and organizational restructuring, Tracie has been recognized by the American Intellectual Property Law Association for outstanding service. She co-chaired the Copyright Office’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Committee and has contributed to professional publications and national programs.Tracie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University, completed graduate studies in Financial Management at the University of Maryland, and earned executive leadership training from George Washington University, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Copyright Office. She serves on the boards of the Cinderella Foundation and Queens on the Greens Foundation and is active in several civic, cultural, and professional organizations.

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In 2025, Tracie received the Arts Activist Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recognizing her impact in advancing the arts through advocacy and community empowerment. Guided by the words of Shirley Chisholm—“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth”—Tracie remains committed to equity, leadership, and service.