Before diving into supporting and promoting the incredible innovations of the ocean and water industry, Tamara spent a decade ocean-bound for weeks at a time. While she enjoyed managing projects with advanced technology and collaborating with a diverse workforce and clientele, her international travels made her witness to some of the worst challenges facing humanity, from ocean pollution to water scarcity. Determined to drive change, she pivoted her career toward ecological resilience, sustainability and regeneration.
Since earning a Masters of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Tamara develops and facilitates programs that enable tech companies, policymakers, government officials, STEM students and researchers to form mutually beneficial partnerships, innovating and collaborating internationally toward sustainable solutions. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. She contributes technical knowledge along with expertise in strategic collaboration and a zest for innovative thinking. Tamara is most happy near a body of water, relishes any chance to SCUBA and loves learning new languages and cultures.