Marie Tucker
Summary
Human-centered program strategist and culture-builder with experience designing transformative learning experiences, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and translating insight into action. Skilled in experience design, group facilitation, systems thinking, and narrative storytelling. Passionate about helping organizations strengthen culture, align people around purpose, and build environments where individuals feel connected, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Program Associate
318 Foundation
Shreveport, LA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- - Strengthened relational trust across 100+ students, families, educators, and partners to deepen engagement and cultural alignment.
- - Facilitated cross-program integration between academic, athletic, and leadership initiatives across five sites to ensure a cohesive participant experience.
- - Supported organizational operations while identifying opportunities to improve communication, clarity, and overall program culture.
VISION Program Coordinator
318 Foundation
08.2023 - 08.2025
- - Designed and implemented multi-site youth development programming centered on belonging, mentorship, and long-term growth.
- - Gathered participant feedback and performance data to extract insights and refine programming strategy.
- - Built partnerships with 10+ community organizations and universities to expand experiential learning pathways.
- - Created and launched 'Action Saturdays,' immersive academic and career exploration experiences blending facilitation, reflection, and exposure.
Service Leader
AmeriCorps City Year
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2022 - 05.2023
- - Co-led and coached a team of 5–7 members, fostering accountability, growth, and team culture over a 10-month service year.
- - Designed targeted academic and behavioral interventions grounded in data and student voice.
- - Served on the National Equity Advisory Council, contributing perspective and recommendations to strengthen member and student experience nationally.
Corps Member
AmeriCorps City Year
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- - Partnered with educators to monitor academic progress and support social-emotional development.
- - Fostered inclusive classroom environments centered on belonging, consistency, and student voice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Physical Activity & Health)
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2021
Skills
- Human-Centered Design
- Culture & Community Building
- Experience & Workshop Design
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Communication
- Systems Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Insight Synthesis
- Equity-Centered Leadership
Fellowship
Incoming Ripples of Hope Fellow, 2026
- Selected participant in a leadership fellowship focused on systems change, global engagement, and community impact
- Participating in immersive learning experiences designed to expand strategic thinking, cross-cultural competence, and impact-driven leadership.
Timeline
Lead Program Associate
318 Foundation
09.2025 - 01.2026
VISION Program Coordinator
318 Foundation
08.2023 - 08.2025
Service Leader
AmeriCorps City Year
07.2022 - 05.2023
Corps Member
AmeriCorps City Year
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Physical Activity & Health)
Louisiana State University