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We are diligently working to secure the best instructors for our UCDC courses! As soon as the instructor is confirmed, the information will be updated.
We are diligently working to secure the best instructors for our UCDC courses! As soon as the instructor is confirmed, the information will be updated.
As cherry blossom season arrives in Washington, DC, we’d love to see you at our Spring Treat Exchange at UCDC on Saturday, April 11, from 1–3 PM.
Event offered in partnership with the Cal Alumni Club of Washington, DC.
Tracy brings more than 35 years of public-sector financial expertise in budget development, analysis, and fiscal stewardship. During her tenure at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, she managed complex, high-value budgets while ensuring accountability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Known for translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights, Tracy supports sound decision-making and strategic planning. A collaborative and people-focused leader, she has built strong cross-functional partnerships and high-performing teams, contributing to effective financial management and a service‑oriented organizational culture.
Outside of her professional work, Tracy enjoys traveling and cherishes time with her family. She also has a creative passion for crafting and designing beautiful spaces for special events.
Christopher Carter was born and raised in West Virginia, alongside his three little brothers. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Marshall University (Go Herd!) and later completed his Master of Arts in College Student Development and Administration at Shepherd University. Chris joins the UCDC team from American University in Washington, D.C., where he most recently served as Associate Director for Residence Life. His work includes designing residential curriculum and assessing student-facing initiatives connected to co-curricular learning. In his free time, Chris enjoys attending comedy shows, collecting vinyl records, singing *badly*, or playing video games. Chris is also a big fan of all things Beyoncé and Olivia Pope! Chris is excited to begin working closely alongside the UCDC team and our students!
Course Title: Population Change in the United States: The Demographic Shift’s Impact on Public Policy
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Title: Museums and Monuments
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Title: The Global Hispanophone: Empire, The Postcolonial, and Representation
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Title: Community Organizing
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This course explores the theory and practice of community organizing, with an emphasis on social movements, advocacy, and policy change. Students will engage in experiential learning, case studies, and discussions to understand the power of collective action and grassroots mobilization in addressing social justice issues.
Course Title: Beyond Mambo Sauce & Go-Go: The Black Experience in Washington, D.C . & Maryland
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Course Title: DeFi in DC: The Changing Politics and Policies of Decentralized Finance on Capitol Hill and Beyond
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm