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Michelle D. Tucker is an accomplished leader with a track record of driving positive change in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Michelle has made a significant impact in Corporate Social Responsibility, grant-making, fundraising, cross-sector partnering and community collaboration.
Michelle has led efforts at two of the St. Louis region’s largest nonprofits, currently serving as President and CEO at United Way of Greater St. Louis, one of the highest-ranking United Ways in the nation known for its exceptional impact. Under her leadership, the organization contributes nearly $80 million in community resources and support across a 16-county bi-state region, positively affecting the lives of over one million people annually. She is a former Senior Vice President from Bank of America where she dedicated a significant portion of her 20-year career there to enhancing community engagement and impact approaches. Her passion for optimizing partnering and collaboration between for-profits, nonprofits, and government entities led her to transition into the nonprofit sector.
Michelle's expertise and dedication have earned her numerous awards and recognition for her leadership. She was recently honored as one of the 2023 Most Influential Business Women by the St. Louis Business Journal, further solidifying her reputation as an influential figure in the business community.
With her extensive experience and visionary leadership, Michelle continues to drive positive change and create sustainable solutions for the community. Through her strategic approach and unwavering commitment, she is making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities served by United Way of Greater St. Louis.
Michelle is a Governance Board Member at BJC Healthcare and at Greater St. Louis, Inc.