Tara Thomas-Gettman

Tara Thomas-Gettman is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience across various sectors. As the Director of Strategic Communications for the City of Waterloo, Iowa, since April 2023, Tara leads strategic initiatives. Additionally, Tara co-founded Goodman Thomas Consulting, providing crisis communications and branding support for educational organizations and senior care providers. Through the Faith & Four Letter Words podcast, Tara has turned a personal journey into a motivational speaking venture. Previous roles include Executive Director of Communications at LIFT, Director of Communications for the Waterloo Community School District, and a Television News Anchor at KWWL, where Tara received notable recognition for excellence in broadcasting. Tara holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University.