Adrian Elizabeth Bracy
Adrian E. Bracy, MBA, CPA, is an author, leadership and personal coach, consultant, and inspirational speaker. She is also the retired Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro St. Louis where she served for nearly 12 years.
After spending 18 years in senior financial management with the National Football League, Bracy transitioned to the non-profit sector to follow her passion—that is, “to inspire and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.” Immediately prior to moving to the YWCA, Bracy held the position of Chief Financial Officer for the Arizona Cardinals. Prior to the Cardinals, she spent more than a decade with the St. Louis Rams. Bracy began her NFL career with the Miami Dolphins/Joe Robbie Stadium in her hometown, Miami, Florida.
In July 2021, after more than 35 years in the corporate and nonprofit worlds, Bracy transitioned to the next chapter in her career, that of entrepreneur, by launching her coaching and consulting firm, Adrian Bracy & Associates, LLC, DBA The Bracy Group. As a coach, consultant, and speaker, her mission is to help women leaders embrace the greatness within as they inspire others to do the same. Her vision is, “All women will achieve their fullest potential.”
As an author, Bracy complements her new career in her book, Halftime: Learn to Pivot as a Leader and Identify Next Step, which fosters leadership skills for women.
Bracy has co-authored several books including, Come To The Table, by The Rooted Sisters; Owning Your G.R.I.T. by Jennifer Bardot & Carrie Burggraf; HERstory: St. Louis Words of Wisdom to My Younger Self, by YWCA Metro St. Louis; and On the RISE, Volume 2, by RISE Collaborative.
Bracy has received numerous awards throughout her career, including: Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports; Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Women in Business; St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women; St. Louis American’s Non-Profit Executive of the Year; National Council of Negro Women Legacy; YWCA Leaders of Distinction; Women of Distinction, Missouri Athletic Club; and the Small Business Monthly Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business.
Let Adrian help you get unstuck and reach your goals! Follow @adrianbracy on Facebook or LinkedIn, and @Bracy4Women on Twitter. Visit her website at www.adrianbracy.com.
