Tracy Johnson is the Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Strong Public Schools, where she partners with lawmakers, state agencies, and coalition partners to advance student-centered education policy reforms across K–12 and postsecondary systems. Most recently, she played a crucial role in advancing major statewide legislation, including Texas’s $8.5B comprehensive school finance package.

Her career spans roles in the Texas Legislature, the Texas Education Agency, and Texas public schools, giving her deep insight into the policymaking process from idea to implementation. Her policy portfolio includes educator preparation and compensation, early childhood education, assessment and accountability, charter schools and public school choice, college and career readiness, and public school finance. She serves on the boards of The Texas Girls School, an all-girls, STEM-focused public charter school, and of the Council for At-Risk Youth, a Central Texas nonprofit serving high-needs students.

Tracy holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Abilene Christian University and a Master’s of Public Affairs with a Certificate in Nonprofit Studies from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. She resides in Austin, TX with her husband and three beloved animals.