Ms. Tuchen brings over 35 years of distinguished experience in both the private and public sectors. Her expertise spans advanced aviation technologies, automation, autonomy, multimodal integration, and interoperability, making her an invaluable asset to the DART team. Prior to her recent retirement from federal service, Ms. Tuchen spearheaded the automation strategy for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Interagency Working Group at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence. In this critical role, she played a key role in implementing the AAM Coordination and Leadership Act (Public Law 117-203), fostering collaboration among 22 federal agencies to propel this groundbreaking initiative forward.

Ms. Tuchen’s illustrious career also encompasses her tenure as the USDOT’s lead representative at NASA Ames Research Center. Her work there underscored the importance of seamless multimodal integration for the successful introduction of new airspace vehicles. Her contributions have been essential in shaping policy and regulatory frameworks for automation and autonomy in the aviation sector. Furthermore, Ms. Tuchen has served as a sought-after keynote speaker, expert panelist, and national working group member. She is also a published author and has held the prestigious role of international conference technical chair on emerging multimodal and air transportation technologies and standards.

Monterey Bay DART is confident that Ms. Tuchen’s remarkable experience, extensive industry relationships, and expertise will significantly contribute to the organization’s continued success and propel its mission forward.