Alum’s Mahjong Business Featured in People Magazine

Welch College of Business & Technology Board of Visitor, Tracy Budnik, shares her expertise and passion on popular board game

Key Highlights

• Tracy Budnik ’03, MBA ’04 is a two-time alum of Sacred Heart University
• Budnik was featured in People Magazine in an August 9, 2026 article about American mahjong
• The article, “Interested in Mahjong? A Certified Instructor Told Me Everything You’ll Need to Start Playing,” features Budnik as an expert and certified instructor who provides guidance for people interested in learning the game

Two-time Sacred Heart University alum Tracy Budnik ’03, MBA ’04, was recently featured in People Magazine as an expert on the popular game of American mahjong. In the August 9 article, “Interested in Mahjong? A Certified Instructor Told Me Everything You’ll Need to Start Playing,” Budnik shares her knowledge on the game.

Budnik is a mahjong instructor and owner of Mrs. Mahjong NJ, where she teaches classes and hosts guided play for beginners and experienced players. Budnik is also founder and CEO of Bridge Analytics Research, a full-service boutique market research firm. Additionally, she serves on Sacred Heart’s Welch College of Business & Technology Board of Visitors.

Photo credit: Kristin Farver