Tamara Mendelson

Tamara Mendelson is an experienced professional in People Operations and Human Resources with a track record of enhancing organizational processes and supporting employee growth. Currently serving as People Operations Manager and previously as People Operations Partner at HopSkipDrive, Tamara has supervised entry-level staff, ensured SOC-2 compliance, and managed various employee lifecycle aspects. Prior roles include Human Resources Coordinator at J. Paul Getty Trust, Human Resources Generalist at Direct Relief, and People & Culture Coordinator at ShipHawk, where a wide range of HR functions were overseen. Tamara began a career as a Jr. Recruitment Analyst at VSolvit, focusing on recruitment efforts across multiple university job boards. Tamara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UC Santa Barbara and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Antelope Valley College.