Tara joined the Florida Atlantic University Foundation in March 2024 as part of the Annual Giving team. In May 2025, she transitioned into the Foundation Relations team. As Assistant Director of Foundation Relations, she supports the university through grant research, proposal writing, and grant management—helping to secure philanthropic funding for research, scholarships, student support services, and other strategic initiatives.
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Tara brings over a decade of cross-sector experience in fundraising, event planning, grant writing, marketing, and communications. She has held leadership positions within small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations, including 211 HelpLine, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, and Children in Placement.
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Tara is a South Florida native, born in Miami and raised in Coral Springs. As a proud two-time graduate of Florida Atlantic University , she is excited to be back on campus, playing an integral role within the Institutional Advancement Department.
Education:
- Florida Atlantic University: Bachelor of Public Communication
- Florida Atlantic University: Master of Nonprofit Management
