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Ken Tuckfield (he/him/his)
Native Indigenous Student Success Specialist
Hello! My name is Ken Tuckfield, I am an Inupiaq Alaskan Native and I am truly thrilled to work at UW Tacoma as the Native and Indigenous Student Success Specialist! I am working to build a vibrant Native and Indigenous community of scholars at UW Tacoma. UW Tacoma already has a Native American/Indigenous RSO, The Cedar Circle. This group has strong leadership and puts on great activities, and I will work to support their vision. I will support The Cedar Circle to organize events and activities that builds community among the Native and Indigenous students, and the UW Tacoma campus as a whole. UW Tacoma also has an engaged cohort of Native American faculty, and I am beyond excited to partner with them for broader planning and organization. Finally, I will continue fostering collaborative relationships with the local tribes. Partnering with local tribes, both at UW Tacoma and on Tribal Reservations, will grow collaborative communities that support each other! Outside of work I have a number of interesting hobbies. I love being active; I regularly hike, bike, run, and do yoga. I also love music; I collect vinyl records and love going to concerts!