Tammira Lucas

Dr. Tammira Lucas serves as Assistant Professor of Business in the Department of Management and Marketing at Coppin State University's College of Business and as Venture Growth Advisor for TEDCO's Urban Business Innovation Initiative. Recognized among Baltimore's Top 40 under 40, she is founder of The Cube, Cowork—the largest Black women-owned coworking space in the United States featuring onsite childcare—and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs, particularly mothers.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctorate in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship concentration) from Walden University (2018)
• Master of Science in Business Administration (Acquisitions concentration) from Strayer University (2012)
• Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Coppin State University (2009)

Dr. Lucas's research centers on entrepreneurship as a catalyst for community economic empowerment, with emphasis on access to capital for underrepresented founders, diversity in workforce development, and innovative business models for marginalized communities. Her work uniquely bridges academic theory with practical solutions for economic inclusion, particularly through her advocacy for mothers in business and creation of supportive infrastructure like childcare-integrated workspaces.

Analysis of her 2015-2019 publications reveals consistent focus on community-driven economic development, with recurring themes of racial and gender equity in entrepreneurship, innovative funding mechanisms, and the role of physical spaces (e.g., makerspaces) in fostering innovation ecosystems. Her scholarship prioritizes actionable frameworks over purely theoretical contributions.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Baltimore's Top 40 under 40 award

Through The Cube, Cowork and TEDCO initiatives, Dr. Lucas has cultivated national entrepreneur networks that connect founders of color with funding opportunities and support services. Her advisory work emphasizes practical business growth strategies while addressing systemic barriers in venture capital access. Current projects include expanding the Urban Business Innovation Initiative's impact on Maryland's startup ecosystem.

She directs the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship at Coppin State University and leads Makerslab@lightcity—a community-focused innovation hub—while leveraging The Cube, Cowork as a living laboratory for studying entrepreneurial support systems. Her integrated approach combines academic research with real-world community development through physical and networked infrastructure.