Nominees

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

SEAT 1

DR. PULANE LUCAS (VA) CANDIDATE PROFILE

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Pulane Lucas is President and CEO of Policy Pathways, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing youth and young adults for careers in public policy, public administration, and public service. A Harvard-trained consultant and administrator, she brings more than 20 years of experience in policy analysis, program development, research, and higher education. Dr. Lucas has taught business, economics, and public policy courses and currently serves as an adjunct instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from VCU, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Following the loss of her son while in custody, Dr. Lucas has become a passionate advocate for improving correctional environments, strengthening medical and mental health services, and increasing accountability related to in-custody deaths.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE

Public Policy & Organizational Development Program Evaluation & Curriculum Assessment Legislative & Policy Analysis Higher Education & Leadership Development Criminal Justice & Correctional Health Advocacy Research, Strategic Planning & Community Engagement

President & CEO, Policy Pathways, Inc. Virginia Commonwealth University Adjunct Faculty Advocate for Criminal Justice & Correctional Health Reform Leader in Public Policy & Community Development

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