Dr. Gavin D. Tucker
Program Leader | Researcher | Coaching & Equity Advocate | Entrepreneur
I weave together experience in technology, research, coaching, and entrepreneurship to build programs that are equitable, practical, and genuinely useful. I help teams and communities solve problems, remove barriers, and move forward with confidence. My work brings together research, data, and collaboration to expand access, advance equity, and build practical solutions that make life better for the people and communities I serve.
Four Pillars of Impact
Program Management
I lead large-scale programs across cloud services, learning ecosystems, and operational systems, partnering with engineering and analytics teams to deliver scalable, data-informed solutions.
Academic Research
My work includes mixed-methods research, applied quantitative and qualitative analysis, and evidence-informed decision-making, grounded in my doctoral studies and peer-reviewed publication.
Equity, Coaching, & Community
I focus on strengthening learning ecosystems, expanding access, and supporting community well-being through equity-centered leadership and youth development work through athletic participation.
Entrepreneurship
As co-founder of Togl®, I build sustainable small-business systems centered on ethical sourcing, operational governance, and long-term relationship development in the boutique fashion and handmade textile industry.
Featured Work
Program Management Pillar
Modernizing Global Learning Ecosystems
A multi-year initiative modernizing AWS’s global learning and certification systems for 20M+ learners. Focused on improving platform reliability, analytics transparency, data-informed planning, and governance models.
Equity, Coaching, & Community Pillar
Evidence-Informed Workforce Sustainability Research
Mixed-methods doctoral research examining systemic retention challenges in high school coaching. Findings published in the International Sport Coaching Journal, informing equity-focused program design and policy recommendations.
Academic Research Pillar
Designing an Equitable Youth Athletics Program
A community-based initiative improving access, equitable access, and athlete development through Club Northwest. Focused on removing cost barriers, establishing sustainable governance structures, and creating inclusive pathways that supported participation, safety, and long-term engagement for youth athletes.
Entrepreneurship Pillar
Building a Sustainable Small Business
Designed operational governance, ethical sourcing frameworks, forecasting models, and equitable supplier partnerships to support a small business serving 300 retailers while reducing procurement costs and increasing repeat engagement.