The daughter of a Mexican immigrant and a Chicana, Tamara grew up hearing stories in both English and Spanish at home and at family gatherings on both sides of the border. Her upbringing along with an early bilingual education helped Tamara build strong cultural values and develop bilingual language skills which have shaped her life and career.
As an award-winning marketing and communications professional, Tamara has helped local and national nonprofit organizations tell stories and grow their brands and audiences for more than a decade. Tamara holds a Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Raza Studies from San Francisco State University. Outside of work, Tamara enjoys travel, time with family, the arts, exploring nature, and wellness.