Tracy Drinkwater

Mercer Island, Washington, United States

Tracy Drinkwater is the Founder of Seattle Universal Math Museum, where she currently serves. She previously worked as a high school and middle school teacher, tutor, volunteer, and school board director. Her expertise includes supporting students with math confidence issues, learning disabilities, ADD, and autism, as well as counseling parents and advocating for student support.

Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn

This week on the show: Conversations with finalists and special guests at the annual GeekWire Awards about AI, innovation, startups, and the forces reshaping their industries, plus a special trivia challenge marking GeekWire's 15th year hosting the event. Guests include: Luis Poggi, CEO of HouseWhisper AI, winner of CEO of the Year Tracy Drinkwater, founder of the Seattle Universal Math Museum, STEM Educator of the Year honoree Ryan James, CEO of Dopl Technologies, finalist for Startup of the Year Laura Ruderman, CEO of the Technology Alliance Ross Finman, CEO of Augmodo, finalist for Hardware/Robotics/Physical AI of the Year Mohammad Rastegari…

Organizations

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  • Seattle Universal Math Museum Founder 2019–present · current
  • Seattle University Adjunct Instructor 2016–2021 · past
  • Mercer Island School District School Board Director 2015–2019, Middle School Teacher 2010–2014 · past

Education

  • Seattle University Master, Teaching · 2008–2009
  • Thunderbird School of Global Management Master, International Business Administration · 1990–1991
  • UC Santa Barbara Bachelor, Economics · 1985–1989

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