MCNC's Tracy Doaks

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I am honored to serve as MCNC’s ninth President & CEO. Our team has a rich history of being collaborators in the state of North Carolina, and as such we aspire to provide the most-protected connectivity of any state to our communities. By addressing digital equity and leading technological innovation, we are a catalyst for economic development in the state and a trusted, proactive partner to our community anchor institutions.

Tracy Doaks

CEO & President

MCNC

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MCNC and partners weigh possible paths to navigate around BEAD funding uncertainty

MCNC statement on FCC v. Consumers’ Research ruling

Tracy Doaks Broadband Communities Summit

Tracy Doaks Joins Panel Discussion at Broadband Communities Summit 2025

From Middle Mile to high stakes in the high court: MCNC’s leadership tackles connectivity in a unique way

Tracy Doaks "Talk Fiber To Me Baby" Podcast Appearance

Video: Tracy Doaks Talks Future of Connectivity on “Talk Fiber To Me, Baby!” Podcast

Video: Tracy Doaks Explains Why America Must Invest in Middle Mile Networks

Tracy Doaks Delivers Powerful Keynote at Fiber Connect 2025

Tracy Doaks Presents at Fiber Connect 2025

Tracy Doaks to Speak at Fiber Connect 2025

MCNC’s Tracy Doaks joins TBJ’s Class of 2022 Women in Business Awards

Critical Conversations with Scott T. Hamilton featuring Tracy Doaks

Empowering Women in Government: Real Leaders Share Real Experiences

Find your village, appreciate the purple cow

Video – MCNC’s President and CEO gets us ready for 2021

Day 12: Video – MCNC’s Tracy Doaks gets us ready for 2021

MCNC Welcomes Tracy Doaks - President and CEO

Welcome to our new President and CEO

MCNC names Tracy Doaks president and CEO

Interviews & Engagements

- Broadband Communities Summit 2025: Tracy joined the Connected Nations Podcast to discuss connecting schools, healthcare, and more across North Carolina as well as an upcoming Supreme Court decision.

- Broadband Communities Summit 2025: Tracy joins panel discussion on workforce development

- Fiber Connect 2025: Tracy joined the “Talk Fiber to Me, Baby!” Podcast with EPC CSO Josh Etheridge for an insightful conversation on MCNC’s role in driving the future of connectivity in North Carolina.

- Fiber Connect 2025: Tracy spoke on the need for investment in broadband infrastructure networks

- Fiber Connect 2025: Tracy gave a keynote address at the Fiber Broadband Association on June 1-4, 2025

- Educause Community Conversations: Rochelle Newton’s “Diversity Chat” with Tracy Doaks

- Golden LEAF Foundation: Critical Conversations with Scott T. Hamilton featuring Tracy Doaks, President and Chief Executive Officer of MCNC

Outside Interests & Community Involvement

As part of her steadfast commitment to North Carolina communities, Tracy is involved with a number of outside organizations. The work of these organizations, both in and around the Triangle, combines her love of community, non-profit organizations, and technology for the greater good. To learn more, see the following links:

CEO Videos and Resources

Tracy Doaks Keynote Address – Roanoke Electric Cooperative 2024 Annual Meeting

HERO Project Groundbreaking Ceremony (Sanford, NC)

Marconi Society Virtual Webinar: Connecting North Carolina

Tracy Doaks Invites You to MCNC Community Day 2023

TBJ – 2022 Women in Business Awards: Tracy Doaks – MCNC (pdf)

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