Psychology Alumna Gets VP Position at Memorial Healthcare

Nova Southeastern University alumna Tammy Tucker was recently promoted to vice president of Behavioral Health Services for the Memorial Healthcare System.

Tucker started her career at Memorial in 1992 as a clinical director of The Starting Place where she obtained invaluable experience in pediatric behavioral health. Subsequently, she has held positions at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Nova Southeastern University and progressed through the ranks at Memorial holding the positions of associate administrator of behavioral health and most recently, associate administrator at Memorial Regional Hospital.

Tucker received both her Master of Science in Psychology and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology degrees from NSU, her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University, and she is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

With a history of community involvement, Tucker has been involved in numerous committees and boards throughout her career, including The Florida Hospital Association Behavioral Health Committee (member), Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) HB945 CSU High Utilizers Workgroup, The Governor’s Task Force on Involuntary Commitment for Minors, The United Way of Broward County Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention (chair), The South Florida State Hospital (Board Member) and The Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (board member).