Let's Talk Impact With Michelle Tucker @ United Way

Michelle D. Tucker Bio 

Michelle D. Tucker is recognized as one of the Top Influential Women in Business in St. Louis. With over  25 years of experience, she has successfully driven positive change in both the corporate and nonprofit  sectors. Michelle has made significant contributions in areas such as Corporate Social Responsibility,  grant-making, fundraising, cross-sector partnering, and community collaboration. 

In just seven years, Michelle has already led two of the region's largest nonprofits. Currently serving as the  President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, the organization is one of the highest-ranking  United Ways in the nation recently recognized as a Best Place to Work in St. Louis. United Way of Greater  St. Louis contributes nearly $80 million in community resources across 16 counties each year to impact the  lives of over one million people and has contributed nearly $3 billion to the community over the century.  

Michelle is a former senior vice president at a Fortune 500 Company, spending twenty years focused on  operational efficiencies, workforce development, philanthropic giving, and community engagement. Her  passion for fostering collaboration between for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities led her to transition  into the nonprofit sector. 

Due to her unique expertise and perspective, Michelle is frequently sought after to participate in speaking  engagements and on panels. Her leadership has been featured in prominent publications such as Oprah  Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the St. Louis American. She has received numerous awards and  accolades, including the St. Louis Business Journal's Diverse Business Leader Award, YWCA Leader of  

Distinction Award, St. Louis American’s Excellence in Business Award, Webster University’s School of  Business Alumnus of the Year Award, Urban League’s Women in Leadership Award, Citizen of the Year  Awards (Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities), the NAACP Game Changer Award, Top 100 St.  Louisans and Top 50 Missourians to Know, Exceptional Neighbor Award (STL City Soccer), and the  Women of Achievement Award (U.S. Small Business Administration – St. Louis). 

Under Michelle's leadership, United Way has also been recognized with various achievement awards,  including the Salvation Army Community Partner Award, and the St. Louis City NAACP and Girl Scouts of  Eastern Missouri's Lifetime Achievement Awards. 

With her extensive experience and visionary guidance, Michelle continues to drive positive change and  develop 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. 

In addition to her role at United Way, Michelle serves as a Governance Board Member at Greater St. Louis,  Inc. (GSL) and is a mentor to many while also participating in numerous advisory capacities.