Tamara B.

Tamara B. has a diverse background in nonprofit leadership and development. Tamara currently serves as the President & CEO of FSL, an Arizona-based health and community development organization. In this role, they are responsible for all administrative, fundraising, and programmatic operations. Before joining FSL, Tamara worked as the Chief Advancement Officer at Esperança and Vice President of Philanthropy at Catholic Charities of Arizona. Tamara also served as the Executive Director of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona and the Director of Development at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona. Tamara has extensive experience in strategic planning, fundraising, donor stewardship, and team management. Tamara'searlier roles include Director of Resource Development at St. Francis Xavier Parish and School, Chief Development Officer at Catholic Social Services of Central and Northern Arizona, and Director of Advancement at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, NyPPaW. Prior to their work in the nonprofit sector, they served as the Executive Director of the Tulare County Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Director of Communications at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce. Tamara brings a well-rounded skill set and a track record of success to their current role as President & CEO of FSL.

Tamara B. attended California State University, Fresno from 1982 to 1987, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations. In November 2018, they also obtained a certification as a CFRE Certified Fund Raising Executive from CFRE International.