Tamara Rubbelke

Tamara Rubbelke is the VP of Vendor Engagement at Global Grid for Learning. Tamara has over 18 years of experience in developing and managing strategic business relationships. Tamara has a proven track record of success in program management, business alliances, and real estate.

Tamara began their career as a Partner Accounts Manager at Pearson. Tamara quickly rose through the ranks and became an Associate Program Manager. In this role, they were responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships with EdTech companies. Tamara provided assistance in partner program development, management, planning and administration of strategic partnership programs. Tamara also researched and structured mutually beneficial agreements and negotiated contract terms.

In 2015, Tamara left Pearson to become the Manager of Business Alliances at PowerSchool Group LLC. In this role, they were responsible for defining mutual goals and objectives, and building awareness and support of overall strategic benefit of the partnership. Tamara also provided financial analysis and reporting metrics for partner program.

In 2016, Tamara joined West Corporation as the Program Manager for their Education group (SchoolMessenger Solutions). In this role, they served as liaison between internal business units and partners to ensure program success. Tamara also participated in the management of partner programs from implementation to conclusion with emphasis on meeting end results revenue growth goals.

Tamara is a licensed real estate agent and has been working in the industry since 2000. Tamara is currently responsible for developing and managing relationships with vendors at Global Grid for Learning.

Their manager is Robert Iskander, Chairman & CEO. They work with Padraig O'Shea - VP of Vendor Business Development, Jennifer Johnson - VP of School & District Engagement, and Wallace Reeves - SVP of Client Operations.