Director
Tara brings her deep experience in the healthcare industry and her career aligning with mission-driven organizations to Crescendo Consulting Group as Director. She has held various roles in a multitude of organizational environments including health IT, start-up, hospital, medical society, multi-stakeholder coalition, non-profit and private practice. A process-oriented strategic thinker who loves hearing people’s stories, Tara enjoys working with individuals and organizations to ensure the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders.
Tara previously worked for Crescendo where she served as the Marketing and Member Services Manager for the Maine Health Management Coalition (now the Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine). Other career highlights include managing public, community and media relations; social media; crisis management; employee communications; and the customer reference program management for a fast-growing health IT company; and leading a non-profit’s $3.2 healthcare investment’s allocations process. Additionally, Tara’s past experience includes consulting; developing and executing strategic marketing plans; planning regional healthcare summits, charity award luncheons and galas; membership sales for country clubs and resorts; human resources and employee training; and researching the benefits and best practices of innovative workplaces.
Tara earned her BA from Tulane University and her MBA from Boston University. She serves as a volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida, and has held multiple leadership roles for the organization. She’s a long-time member of the Junior League; she received the Outstanding Service Award from the Junior League of Boca Raton and the President’s Award from the Junior League of Portland, Maine. In addition, Tara is active in the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce where she serves as a Chairman’s Ambassador. Tara previously was endowed with the Chair’s Award from the Boca Chamber.
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