Tara joined the National Wildlife Federation in 2020, combining a background in sales and international business with a deep passion for conservation and philanthropy. She previously worked in higher education fundraising and for Yellowstone Forever where she raised critical funds to support our nation's first national park.
A love of nature and wildlife has been a constant in Tara's life - from the muggy Midwest evenings of her childhood catching toads and lightning bugs to the magnificent Montana landscapes she now calls home. She believes deeply in the power of philanthropy to protect wildlife and wild places and to create a healthier, safer, wilder world. Tara is inspired daily by the generous supporters who place their trust in the Federation.
Tara earned her B.S. in Communications from Ohio University and discovered her love of Big Sky Country while working a summer in Glacier National Park. She now lives in Missoula, MT with her partner, Willie, and the two cats they rescued. Outside of work Tara enjoys traveling, reading, and exploring Montana's trails, streams, lakes, and mountains.
