Tracy Hoeft-Hoffman

Tracy Hoeft-Hoffman is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with a career spanning nearly four decades in nursing and healthcare administration. She began her journey as a nurse in 1984, and over the years, her roles have evolved as she expanded her expertise and leadership skills. In 2005, she earned a Master’s in Business, complementing her clinical foundation and positioning her for executive leadership in ambulatory surgery centers. Currently, Tracy serves as the Administrator at Heartland Surgery Center in Kearney, Nebraska, where she oversees all aspects of facility operations. She works closely with the Board of Directors to ensure strategic objectives are met, while also ensuring that staff and the organization have the resources and support necessary to deliver exceptional patient care.

Tracy’s career is distinguished not only by her operational leadership but also by her advocacy and legislative contributions to healthcare. One of her most notable achievements includes collaborating with her local councilperson to enact new laws that enhanced the quality and scope of care provided at her facility. Her dual Master’s degrees in Nursing Administration and Healthcare Administration have been instrumental in shaping her approach to leadership, financial stewardship, and patient-centered care. She is an active member of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and contributes her expertise as a member of the advisory board of the Planning Committee alongside her local councilman, helping to guide healthcare policy and community initiatives.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tracy is deeply committed to her family and personal growth. She enjoys traveling with her daughter, a competitive figure skater, to support her in competitions, often combining these trips with visits to friends and extended family. Tracy is also an enthusiastic participant in family trivia nights, a devoted theatergoer with a love for musicals, and a lifelong reader. Her personal interests reflect her dedication to cultivating meaningful relationships, embracing lifelong learning, and maintaining a balanced, fulfilling life alongside a demanding professional career.

• Certificate for Ambulatory Surgery

• The University of Dallas - MBA
• Clarkson College - MSN

• 2023 Ambulatory Surgery Nurse of the Year

• Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)

• Alzheimer’s Walk and Relay for Life