Tara Iovanna

Tara Iovanna possesses extensive experience in administrative and operational roles within healthcare and academic settings. As the Senior Director of Administration & Operations at Dana Farber Cancer Institute since September 2013, Tara oversees all administrative management within the department. Previous roles include Manager of Clinical Research at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, where responsibilities centered on leading the Office of Clinical Research's administrative team, and Senior Grants Manager at Massachusetts General Hospital, focusing on grant submission and financial analysis. Tara's foundation in financial management and research administration was built through various positions at Tufts Medical Center, Harvard School of Public Health, and earlier roles at Tufts University, emphasizing comprehensive budget management and regulatory compliance. Educationally, Tara holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Newbury College.