Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is America’s largest civil rights organization, and has been advocating for racial justice and equity for over 115 years. NAACP’s member base spans the entire nation, with over 2,000 chapters championing inclusivity and fighting injustice across all aspects of society.
The NAACP 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut Award recognizes community leaders for their positive influence and dedication to making an impact through carrying out the mission of the NAACP. Among this year’s group of NAACP CT’s 100 most influential is Electric Boat’s Tracy Nixon-Moore, senior manager of workplace culture. She also serves as Electric Boat’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Engagement (DEIE) officer. Since joining EB in 2020, Tracy has remained committed to advancing our company and its people, and these efforts continue to have a positive influence on workplace culture.
Behind the scenes of EB’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Engagement (ODEIE) is Tracy and her team, who have taken the lead in strengthening company culture and amplifying employee voices through continued initiatives. Some of this work is often visible via Homeport articles, the ODEIE blog and social media. The ODEIE spearheaded the formation of EB employee resource groups (ERGs), encouraging employees to build and lead communities where often-underrepresented populations can connect, share in their experiences and educate others. These employee-led groups give individuals an outlet to feel seen, heard and be a catalyst for advancing an inclusive culture where employees want to stay and work. “We keep people by helping them feel that they belong—that their capabilities are appreciated and they are appreciated, said Tracy. “If that culture can continue to be nurtured and grow, we will be successful.”
Employee recognition is a key factor in creating a positive employee experience, and is something that Tracy finds purpose in increasing. Her team drives the nomination process for external leadership and technical awards. Through the Values Spotlight Portrait series on Homeport, created as an extension of one of the core values project teams, the ODEIE has made it a visible outlet where employees can acknowledge peers for their contributions. “Having an everyday employee think about their peer, see them demonstrate something that they want to acknowledge and be able to share that with all of EB is foundational to how we’re supposed to operate here.” said Tracy, noting that building a culture of recognition gives her tremendous pride. “My team—I think they probably feel most alive around some of the work they do to put people forward, and when they win, we feel like we’ve won.”
Speaking to the recognition she’s received as an NAACP honoree, Tracy’s professional and personal pursuits center around helping others be their best, most authentic selves. She hopes this award will elevate organizations and causes that may not necessarily have a spotlight on them. One of these groups is the Queen Ann Nzinga Center (QANC), a non-profit organization for which Tracy is board vice president. The QANC provides a space for youth to connect with peers and mentors, find their voice and hone their talents through the arts. Receiving this award as a representative of this group, she hopes, will grant them more visibility. “There’s this great opportunity to put spotlights on groups and people who wouldn’t ordinarily get it,” Tracy said. Like Tracy, many of the NAACP award recipients are connected through their work or volunteerism with community-based organizations and various causes to drive change and make a positive impact locally or nationally.
On Saturday, June 29, Tracy was recognized at the 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut Award Ceremony at Foxwoods Resort Casino amongst her family and peers. “To get this award has a whole lot of meaning for me, and validates what I feel is really heart work for me,” Tracy said. She shared that she is committed to helping leaders and teams do their best work in support of our mission. Electric Boat is proud to congratulate Tracy on this well-deserved accomplishment, and thanks her for the positive impacts she continues to have on fostering an inclusive culture at EB and in our surrounding communities.
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Rayha Report Ep. 26: Waterford Campus Groundbreaking
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