Tara works as an Innovation Manager in Philadelphia's Office of Innovation & Technology, where she focuses on increasing public sector capacity for innovation and creative thinking. She previously worked as the Project Manager for SmartCityPHL, where she helped implement a first-time permit navigator application for Philadelphia residents and businesses to use when seeking City permits. Prior to joining OIT, Tara worked in the Office of Complete Streets in Philadelphia where she re-developed and managed the city’s transportation safety education program, Safe Routes Philly. She joined the City of Philadelphia in 2018, bringing several years of facilitation, program management, and teaching experience. 

Tara earned her Master's degree in Public Policy from Temple University in May of 2023 and now speaks to different classes and audiences about innovation in government. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Temple University in 2013.