Natalie Graves Tucker

Natalie Graves Tucker has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Natalie is currently the Director of Communications and Media at The Riverside Church since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Executive Director at Artomatic, managing DC's largest unjuried arts festival. Natalie also held the position of Director of Marketing at Vineyard Theatre, leading a branding campaign and implementing marketing plans for various productions. Natalie also has experience as the CEO of NGT Consulting LLC, providing multicultural marketing consulting services. Additionally, they worked at Theater Alliance as a Communications Director and Social Media Manager, shaping the organization's public perception through branding and communication strategies. Before that, Natalie held multiple roles at AARP, including Multicultural Markets Manager, Integrations Manager, and Senior Advisor. Natalie also served as a Campaign Manager and Health Promotion Consultant at AARP, contributing to outreach and strategic planning. Natalie began their career as a Research Assistant at AARP Public Policy Institute, where they conducted research and published reports on demographic trends and long-term care.

Natalie Graves Tucker has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a focus on Social Work, Social Service Administration, and Gerontology from Howard University. Natalie also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Speech Communication from the University of Maryland. Prior to their college education, they attended Greensville County Senior High. In addition to their academic accomplishments, Natalie has obtained certifications in various fields. Natalie is a Certified Producer from DCTV - Public Access Corporation of the District of Columbia, a certification they obtained in 2018. Natalie also holds a certification in Leadership Excellence from the Disney Institute, which they obtained in 2014.