Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Tracy Hamm-Simmons

Meet Dr. Tracy Hamm-Simmons

Adjunct Business Instructor

Faculty member since 2022
tlhamm-simmons@csmd.edu
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Courses Taught

Introduction to Project Management

About

I go by Professor Hamm-Simmons or Doc Simmons. I've been teaching since 2022. I have worked in the field of program and project management for approximately 25 years and am currently the Director of Program, Project Management, and Business Solutions for CSM. I am also a member of Delta Sigma Theta.

I am a generational Washingtonian and currently reside in Charles County with my husband, daughter, two bonus children, and two babies.

Educational Background

Doctor of Education in Strategic Leadership, Marymount University (expected 2026)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration specialization in Project Management, Northcentral University
Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management, Capella University
Master of Science in Finance, University of Maryland, University College

Q&A

Please describe your teaching style.

Interactive, collaborative, project-based learning

Do you have any passions or interests that you would like to share?

I enjoy working out, sailing, learning, coloring, painting, and writing.

Do you work or volunteer outside the college as well?

I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. I serve on the membership services committee and serve as co-chair for the technology committee.

Why would you recommend that a student take your class(es)?

I would recommend any student to take my Introduction to Project Management course because it teaches planning, budgeting, and organizational competencies that can be used in any area of their lives.

Please list notable publications or conferences.

Hamm-Simmons, T. (2019). "Competencies as Contributors to Virtual Project Team Performance."
“Innovative Project Management Techniques to Positively Impact Culture.” 2023 Innovations Conference.
“Project Management Career Opportunities – Choices That Led to Success”. STEM Scholars, CSM Spring Cohort. March 2022.

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Last updated: 8-18-25

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