Tracey Perry has over fourteen years experience working in rural development at the grass roots level. Upon completion of a Bachelor of Commerce Co-operative degree in 1993, she returned to her rural hometown where she operated her own Consulting Business for two years. In 1995, Tracey began a successful career as Executive Director for the Coast of Bays Corporation (regional economic development board), acquiring an extensive knowledge of the district's challenges and its significant opportunities for growth. Experienced in strategic planning, project management, organizational governance and fostering co-operation, she possesses a solid network of community developers across the province, along with an in-depth understanding of working with government "from the ground up".

Active in volunteer and leadership capacities from the local to national level, Tracey first served as a Girl Guide Leader from 1993-1996. She then became President of the Bay d'Espoir Development Association (97-98), followed by chairing the Newfoundland Salmonid Growers Association (1999-2001). From 2002-03, she was a member of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Association's Standing Committee on Human Resources. Presently, she is a member of the Rural Secretariat Council for Region #5.

Tracey has worked with regional committees for the Joint Mayors, Tourism, Fishery and Aquaculture, as well as numerous other groups in communities throughout the region. Other provincial activities include serving as Director with the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA), the NL Economic Developers Association, the Central Newfoundland Tourism Committee, the Labour Market Development Agreement Committee and the Communication and Fisheries committees of the provincial zonal board association. She participated in a Newfoundland to Iceland Economic Study Mission (1997) and a Trade Team Canada Mission to Japan (1999), gaining insight into development approaches of other jurisdictions and the challenges of small business in a global marketplace.

Tracey is 37 years old, the youngest of thirteen children. She resides in St. Albans with her partner, Cletus MacDonald. They really enjoy "living rural Newfoundland and Labrador" where lifestyle, community spirits, clean water, fresh air and safe streets are second to none.