EPIC - Every Person Influences Children
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.
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EPIC - Every Person Influences Children
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History: EPIC was born out of a tragedy experienced by founder Robert Wilson. In 1977, his wife was murdered by a 15 year old neighbor, a foster child they had befriended. Investigation of the child’s life indicated that he had been abused, neglected, and placed in eleven different foster homes. He had not experienced love; he only knew anger and violence. While it was too late to change what had happened to his wife, Wilson felt that it was not too late for others. In 1980, he established EPIC in Buffalo, New York with a vision of preventing tragedies like his. EPIC workshops and trainings carry out Robert Wilson’s mission by involving the entire community in helping children make responsible decisions, understand and respect authority, develop positive self-esteem, plan for the future, and succeed in life. Mission: Helping families, schools, and communities raise children to become responsible and successful adults. Vision: A world where every child has a strong start and a promising future. Values: We value all children and their right to a strong start and a successful future. We value families and their primary influence on a child's develpment. We value our partnerships with educators, community organizations, and funders as we work together to support children and families. We value professionalism and will act with integrity, respect, and honesty at all times. We value diversity and are committed to inclusiveness across all levels of our organization. We value excellence in all we do. We value our team who delivers EPIC's mission with passion, knowledge and skill.