Kassie Tucker

Kassie Tucker is the Deputy Executive Director at the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY).15 In this role, she oversees programs, operations, and mentorship at the center.1

Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Kassie's work at Tsai CITY involves:

• Supporting students by connecting them with resources and opportunities to develop innovative mindsets and skills1
• Advancing student ideas and projects1
• Overseeing the center's programs and operations15
• Managing mentorship initiatives13
• Engaging with entrepreneurial students4
• Expanding Yale's innovation ecosystem4

Career Progression at Tsai CITY

Kassie has held several positions at Tsai CITY, showcasing her growth within the organization:

1. Managing Director
2. Senior Managing Director
3. Deputy Executive Director (current role)5

Current Projects

Kassie is currently involved in researching ways to make AI generative for higher education. This project is a collaboration with Ithaka S+R and over 18 other universities, exploring the rapidly evolving potential of AI in the educational sector.1

Community Engagement

As part of her role, Kassie is involved in Tsai CITY Engage, a community engagement initiative. She serves as a point of contact for those wanting to learn more or share feedback about the program.2

Kassie Tucker's multifaceted role at Tsai CITY demonstrates her commitment to fostering innovation, supporting student entrepreneurs, and bridging the gap between academia and the broader innovation ecosystem at Yale University.