Top Tier Leadership

Tara, a Flint, Michigan native, seasoned member in social work and leadership, holds a bachelor's in Sociology and a master's in human services. With 14+ years of experience in the field, she is dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders create thriving, empowered teams and healthier work cultures. Drawing from her own journey overcoming burnout, Tara specializes in building positive environments that drive employee success and community impact.

   Tara is a dedicated leader in domestic violence advocacy, honored with the Outstanding Service Provider Award and the 2024 Susan Short Jones Emerging Leader Award. Through the Shear Haven Training, she has educated thousands globally, empowering beauty professionals to recognize signs of domestic violence. Her work reflects an unwavering commitment to building safer communities through impactful leadership. 

With Tara's significant experience in social services, she is passionate about helping leaders overcome the field’s unique challenges. She understands that burnout, high turnover, and poor work culture are common but believes they can be prevented. By equipping organizations with the right tools, Tara helps leaders hire passionate professionals, retain staff long-term, and build thriving, healthy workplaces. She knows great leaders aren’t born, they’re made, and she’s here to help create strong leadership teams.