(she, her, hers) As the Systems Transformation Advisor with Community Solutions for Maricopa County, Tamara focuses her energy on transformational change projects that will result in breakthrough reductions in veteran homelessness. She has over 13 years of experience working in the government sector both locally and federally, starting her career in Economic Vitality for the City of Scottsdale.
In 2011, Tamara was accepted into the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship program when she began working as a Regional Coordinator for The Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. During her eight year tenure at the VA she helped pave the way for drastic reductions in veteran homelessness in 13 communities in her region. Tamara currently serves as Chair for the Maricopa Association of Governments Continuum of Care, Commissioner on the Phoenix Women's Commission, and is a Partner with Arizona Social Venture Partners. Tamara was also honored by the Phoenix Business Journal for the prestigious 40 Under 40 award. Tamara has a Bachelors in Political Science, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a certificate in Counter Terrorism from the Institute of Terrorism Research and Responses in Jerusalem, Israel. Tamara enjoys arts and culture (especially music), working out, and spending time with her adorable siamese cat named Reznor.