Dr. Dagny Tucker is a systems thinker and innovator dedicated to advancing sustainable practices through design. As Founder and CEO of Vessel, she has pioneered the development of reusable foodware systems since 2014. Her work in this space led to the co-founding of Perpetual, where she focuses on scaling reuse systems globally by addressing critical knowledge gaps.
Dagny is a leading expert in tech-enabled reuse systems, encompassing system design, logistics, IoT technology, and life-cycle assessment. She collaborates with governments, businesses, and communities worldwide to implement comprehensive reuse solutions for diverse settings.
Her experience includes teaching at Parsons The New School for Design, directing Strategic Global Affairs at New Hope Natural Media, and leading the Peace Initiatives Institute. Dagny holds a doctorate in International Peace, Conflict & Development and an M.S. in Design and Urban Ecologies.