Tracy O'Neill is an American writer renowned for her contribution to contemporary literature. She has penned two notable books, The Hopeful and Quotients. O'Neill's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from the City College of New York. She further advanced her studies to earn a Master of Arts and a Master of Philosophy from Columbia University.

Her literary prowess has been recognized with prestigious accolades, such as the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 Award and the Center for Fiction Emerging Writers Fellowship. In addition to her writing career, O'Neill imparts her knowledge and experience to students as an educator at Vassar College.