Dr. Boucher’s career has been defined by a deep commitment to education, leadership and health equity. From her early career as a middle school science teacher to her current dual roles as chief academic officer of Tufts Medicine and dean at Tufts University School of Medicine, she has mentored countless individuals while championing gender diversity in academic medicine. A trailblazer in her field, she is the first woman to hold multiple leadership positions at Tufts. Under her leadership, Tufts Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine have strengthened their partnership, expanding clinical education and increasing medical school clerkship capacity by 40%. During the Covid-19 pandemic, her expertise in infectious diseases informed national policy and public health efforts, including regular news segments providing critical updates. She also serves as chair of the board of trustees for the College of the Holy Cross and chair of the board of physicians for Tufts Medical Center.
