Shelly J. Tucciarelli, MBA
President / Executive Director Visionary Ventures NFP Corp
Shelly Tucciarelli has over 30 years of experience in management, training, administration and development of affordable housing and community development. Shelly is a Native American tribal member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and owns Turtle Clan Development Services. TCDS focuses on professional services to increase housing and economic development in Indian Country. Shelly serves as the Executive Director of Visionary Ventures NFP Corporation (VVNFP), a 501(c) 3 Native American nonprofit. Shelly is working with our Native American community members in the Chicagoland area to advocate for affordable housing and economic development. Shelly previously worked for the State of Illinois’ housing finance agency for over 20 years, where she managed the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). She is active within the community and serves on Advisory Boards, and is a member Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative, the American Indian Center in Chicago, and the Native American Chamber of Commerce of IL.
Shelly holds a bachelor’s degree from Governors State University, and an MBA in Real Estate Finance and Investment from DePaul University.
