Tara N. Burgess

Tara N. Burgess serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of EPIC - Every Person Influences Children since January 2012, providing leadership in organizational programs, financial management, community engagement, and board support. Previously, Tara held the position of Chief Program Officer, overseeing HR vendor outsourcing initiatives, and Director of Operations and Family Engagement, contributing to the organization’s financial turnaround through resource management. Earlier roles include Administrative Manager, where responsibilities encompassed HR administration and office management, and Consultant Secretary/Bookkeeper at South Towns Builders Association. Tara also worked as Client Service Manager at the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, managing health insurance projects and fundraising initiatives. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies from SUNY Empire State College and an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management from Erie Community College.