Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA)
Tara Moss has a strong background in overseeing and managing various programs and organizations related to homeless empowerment and harm reduction. With experience in roles such as Executive Director, Operations Director, and Program and Human Resources Manager, Tara has demonstrated expertise in budgeting, staff supervision, administrative duties, communications, community engagement, and public speaking. Tara has been instrumental in redefining mission and practices, resolving financial obligations, managing government contracts, and overseeing organizational foundations to ensure long-term sustainability and success. With a BA in Psychology from Smith College, Tara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organizations Tara works with.
Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA)
Formerly the Public Defender Association, Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA) is a nonprofit organization that plants seeds for a world rooted in community and care instead of punishment and neglect. We work with people actively seeking to move past experiences of harm and injury, along with neighborhood and public partners. Through compassion and a harm reduction framework, we create and implement better responses to public health and safety.