Ms. Dean has worked at the intersection of housing, equity, and community empowerment her entire career.  She has strong roots in Roxbury and is a longtime resident.  She has spent the last several years as Director of Housing at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York City, where she led strategic initiatives and cross-sector partnerships that generated a $900 million affordable housing pipeline; expanded access to capital for minority and nonprofit developers; and strengthened the capacity of over 100 emerging development firms.

Prior to her time at LISC, Ms. Dean served here in Boston as Vice President at Opportunity Communities, and Director of Community Organizing and Resident Services at Nuestra Comunidad.  She designed and managed programs that promoted housing stability, financial resilience, and resident leadership—values deeply aligned with MPDC’s legacy.

“My connection to Madison Park runs deep”, said Ms. Dean. “Over the years, I have collaborated with MPDC on housing, resident services, and advocacy initiatives, and have long admired its role as a model for equitable development and community ownership. I understand both the opportunities and challenges of advancing a mission-driven organization in today’s complex housing environment, and I am passionate about ensuring that Roxbury continues to thrive as a place where long-time residents and new families can live, work, and prosper together.”

Ms. Dean holds an M.P.P. in Urban Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University as well as an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

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Following a period of thoughtful preparation and engagement, the Board, working in partnership with executive search firm DSG Koya, has finalized the position profile. We invite you to share this opportunity broadly within your networks.

To Nominate or Inquire:
For questions or to suggest potential candidates, please contact:

• Erin Reedy at ereedy@koyapartners.com

• Shannon O’Neill at soneill@koyapartners.com

To Apply:
Individuals interested in being considered for the role may express their interest directly [here].

We appreciate your continued partnership and support during this important leadership transition.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kelly Ransom, Director of Communications & Public Affairs Madison Park Development Corporation 617.721.9306, kransom@madison-park.org Madison Park Development Corporation Introduces Deputy Director, Ingrid Tucker August 2021 – Roxbury, MA– Today, Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC) CEO Leslie Reid announced MPDC’s new Deputy Director, Ingrid Tucker. Reid comments, “MPDC is excited to continue the work of building a vibrant and healthy community with the support of dedicated staff. I am honored to work with committed people invested in the uplift of Roxbury. We are looking forward to Ingrid’s future contributions in this new role.” Dr. Ingrid Tucker is the Head of Cambridge Montessori School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She began her tenure as Head of School at CMS in July 2011. She is a passionate educator with an extensive history in education, serving students from toddler through high school. Before joining the Cambridge Montessori community, Dr. Tucker served as President of Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center (MCAEC) in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mother Caroline is a tuition-free middle school for low-income girls in Boston. For seven years, she was the former Middle School Director and Assistant Head of School at Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Before joining the Beaver Community, she was Director of Admissions at the Atrium School for two years. Her experience in Independent Schools began in 1993 at The Cambridge School of Weston, where she served as Dean of Multicultural Affairs, taught history, and worked as an Admissions Associate. Dr. Tucker spent six years training new teachers for the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) at the Beginning Teachers Institute in Little Compton, Rhode Island. She also trained public and private school teachers on Assessment, Classroom Management, and School Culture for the New England School Development Council (NESDEC). She has worked with public schools in Boston, Easton, Belchertown, and Westford, Massachusetts. Dr. Tucker joined fellow Heads of Color to offer a week-long summer intensive professional development course titled BOLD (Building Opportunities for Leadership Development) for aspiring Heads of Color from around the country. Dr. Tucker currently serves on several boards, including the AISNE Membership (Accreditation) Team, St. John Paul Catholic School in Dorchester, and Cardinal’s Advisory Board. In addition, she served on the Board of Trustees at AISNE (Treasurer), the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts, the Board of Trustees at Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School in Waltham, Dedham Country Day School, Boston Evening and Day Academy, Marynundo School for Girls in Rwanda, and was the Board Chair for Fellowship Christian Church in Boston. Dr. Tucker and her husband Phillip are the co-founders and Pastors of Awaken Christian Church. She is a native of Roxbury and is a die-hard New England sports fan. She enjoys traveling, writing, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Tucker has a longtime commitment to service learning in socio-economically disadvantaged communities and is passionate about children and education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University. During her senior year in college, she was an exchange student at Spelman College. In addition, she received a Master of Public Administration from Clark Atlanta University and a Doctorate in Education from Boston College. Dr. Tucker and her husband are the proud parents of four adult children, three daughters, and one son. They reside in Milton, Massachusetts. Ingrid remarks, “I am delighted to join such a phenomenal team with great leadership and vision. I look forward to helping to advance the mission of MPDC while celebrating the past, embracing the present, and planning for the future!” Ingrid Tucker, Deputy Director ### About Madison Park Development Corporation Madison Park Development Corporation, celebrating 55 years in 2021, is a leading developer of affordable housing in Nubian Square, a presenter of arts that reflect the culture of the community, and a promoter of Roxbury’s health and well-being, working alongside residents and allies to empower the community, fight health disparities, create opportunities for construction sector job training and support our youth.

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