Tara Povalish

As an Analyst for the Northern Great Plains Grasslands Program, Tara helps develop, maintain, and manage grazing plans, maps, reports, and other key project data. She works directly with participating ranchers in Montana to collect and manage reporting data, supports and facilitates access to improved ranching management resources, and oversees adherence to program objectives.

She earned a B.S. in Animal Science, Livestock Management and Industry from Montana State University. Before joining Native, she worked in the Montana agriculture industry and is excited to combine her agriculture background and passion for sustainability for the Northern Great Plains Improved Grazing Carbon Project. In her free time she enjoys riding her horse, fly fishing, hiking, and home decor.