Tracy is an internationally recognised sport management scholar, with more than 120 peer-reviewed journal publications, books, book chapters and project reports. She has held numerous senior management and executive roles in the higher education sector in research and education over the past 20 years.

Her current research grants focus on women's professional team sport in Australia, the experiences of newly arrived migrants in sport, and women with disability in sport participation and leadership. She is particularly passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion in sport and recreation.

Tracy is an Adjunct Professor of Sport Management with Victoria University, and in the Executive Masters in Olympic Sport Organisations. She is RMIT College of Business and Law’s Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation, based in Melbourne.