Tara Rider

Tara Rider currently serves as Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at Brigit since March 2024. Prior to this role, Tara was Head of State Government Affairs and AVP of Government Affairs at Cross River from November 2021 to March 2024. Tara also held various positions within the State of New Jersey from February 2014 to December 2021, including Acting Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy Development Officer, where responsibilities included drafting policy documents and managing legislative efforts. Earlier career experiences include roles as Proposal Specialist and Communications Specialist at Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc., and Marketing Coordinator at Groundwater & Environmental Services. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University (2020-2024), a Master of Public Policy from Monmouth University (2015-2016), and a Bachelor's degree in Business from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.