Director, University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (UMMNH)
Lucie believes in authentic, trans-disciplinary formal and informal learning opportunities. An engineering scientist by head and an educator by heart, Lucie is focused on leading UMMNH’s mission to transform hearts and minds by promoting understanding of the natural world, our place in it, and our impact on it. She believes in empowering learners by allowing them to demonstrate their strengths while growing and developing new skills and expertise. This approach drives the museum’s focus on communicating about science, sharing cutting-edge research, and creating equitable and accessible educational experiences for all.
Prior to CCS, Tuski served as President and professor of anthropology at PNCA. He led enrollment growth at the institution during which time PNCA welcomed the largest first-year class in its 110-year history.
At Maine College of Art (MECA) in Portland, Maine, Tuski led a sustained period of development from 2010 to 2016, increasing enrollment by 22 percent and growing revenue by 39 percent. The college’s largest individual gift at the time: $3,000,000 from the Crewe Foundation to launch the Bob Crewe Program in Art and Music.
At Olivet College (his alma mater) Tuski spent 25 years in various roles, where he served for nine years as president (2001–2010). Enrollment increased by more than 50 percent, fundraising totaled $22,000,000. He also secured $3,500,000 for the completion of a new LEED-certified art building.
Donald L. Tuski holds a BA in biology from Olivet College, MA, and PhD in anthropology from Michigan State University.