Tara Kirkpatrick

Tara Kirkpatrick has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Tara is currently employed at Citizen as a Central Operations Analyst starting in July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Independent Contractor for Rural Prisoner Reentry since May 2017. Tara also has experience as the Art Program Director and Facilitator at New Hope Family Shelter, Inc. from August 2013. Tara developed art programming for children experiencing homelessness. From August 2021 to February 2022, they worked as a Behavior Clinician (Level 2) at Reach High Consulting and Therapy. Tara also served as a Residential Coordinator at Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County from September 2018 to July 2020. Tara began their career as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University in September 2003 and held the position until May 2015. Additionally, they worked as an Evaluation Associate at Centerstone Research Institute from August 2009 to August 2012.

Tara Kirkpatrick has an extensive education history. Tara earned their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminal Justice from Indiana University Bloomington, where they attended from 2003 to 2017. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Arts (MA) degree in Anthropology at Columbia University, studying from 1997 to 1999. Tara also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Adelphi University, where they majored in Anthropology, Biology, and Environmental Studies from 1993 to 1997. Unfortunately, no information is available regarding their time at Punahou.