CBT Advisory Board Member Honored as NSU Centurion

Andrea Tucker received the NSU Centurion Award for her exceptional contributions and leadership within the Northeastern State University community. Her dedication and impact at NSU were recognized through this prestigious honor.

Andrea Tucker's life shifted gears when she began her education at NSU in 2003. A recently single mother of four children, all under the age of six, she recognized the importance of completing her education to provide a better life for her family. Choosing NSU-BA allowed her children to remain in their familiar school and daycare in Broken Arrow.

"After earning my Bachelor's degree in 2005, I continued into my Master’s – which was on the Muskogee campus at the time," Andrea reflects. "I will never forget the nights sitting on my living room floor surrounded by my children as they 'studied' their Dr. Seuss books and I studied with my college textbooks. I knew in those moments that I was living an example in front of them, hoping they’d remember the resilience and effort over the hardships and struggles."

Transitioning into her career at Merrill Lynch in 2006 while pursuing her MBA, Andrea remains grateful for the support and connections she found within NSU's faculty and staff.

"After graduating from NSU, I felt a sense of loss without the NSU connections. Joining the NSU Alumni Association’s Board of Directors provided me with the opportunity to reconnect with the University and give back," Andrea shares. "Serving on the board, I held various roles, chaired committees, and eventually served as President for two consecutive terms. I’ve had the honor of contributing to different search committees, including Athletic Director and Presidential Search committees. Building connections with staff, alumni, community, and industry partners is crucial for our University, and I am pleased to serve with a strategic mindset for the University’s future."

Staying connected to the university through board service and volunteer efforts is rewarding for Andrea, knowing that NSU played a pivotal role in shaping her into the woman she is today.

Regarding her NSU Centurion award, Andrea remarks, "This award was a complete surprise and has been a humbling experience, joining an esteemed group of previous awardees whom I respect and admire."