Lisa Gail Rucker

Areas of Expertise: Fundraising and Grants Management, Community Engagement, Operations Management, and D.C. Teaching and School Leadership

Lisa Gail Rucker brings more than 25 years of experience in grants management, youth and adult education, training, organizational development, and nonprofit leadership. Throughout her career, she has designed and led community-based programs and citywide systems that help youth and adults access the education, training, and supports they need to thrive.

Most recently, Lisa served as Director of the Center for Youth Development at United Way of the National Capital Area. She was also the founding manager for LEARN24’s Institute for Youth Development at the University of the District of Columbia, part of D.C.’s Out-of-School Time Network. Prior to that, she led Literacy Initiatives at the D.C. Trust, including the Lifelong Learning Initiative. Lisa’s earlier roles include Director of Community Services at Friendship House and Youth and Adult Education Program Manager at Community of Hope.

Lisa holds a master’s degree in International Education and Training and has taught English as a Second Language (ESL). She has been an active volunteer at Capitol Hill Montessori School, served on the D.C. Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Board, and worked with the parent advocacy organization Parents Amplifying Voices Everywhere (PAVE). She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Washington Latin Public Charter School.