Tara Hannigan

Tara Hannigan is an experienced franchise owner currently managing Big Blue Swim School and Ellie Mental Health since May and March 2023, respectively. Prior to these roles, Tara served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at First Pacific Advisors from March 2021 to October 2023. From September 2008 to March 2021, Tara was the Director of Mutual Fund Distribution at International Value Advisers, LLC, and earlier held the position of Vice President at First Eagle Funds from August 2001 to August 2008. Tara began a career in finance as a Marketing Associate at State Street Global Advisors from 1998 to 2001. Educationally, Tara earned a degree from the College of the Holy Cross between 1993 and 1997.