Tamara Thys is a skilled professional with diverse experience in business development and community management, currently serving as the Business Development Executive Lead at Finance Portal since June 2024. Tamara is also a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society since September 2023. Prior roles include Startup Community Manager at Terrapinn Middle East from January 2023 to May 2024, where responsibilities included connecting startups in various sectors within the Middle East and Africa. As a Seminar Producer at Terrapinn from January 2019 to November 2020, Tamara organized on-floor seminars, facilitating speaking opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors. Previous experience includes canvassing for Ashbrook Commercial Properties and working as a Sales and Customer Service Agent at Prime Meridian Direct. Tamara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of Johannesburg, earned between January 2021 and December 2023, and completed Matric at Northcliff High School in December 2013.