Tara Clapper

Tara Clapper is a seasoned marketing strategist and content creator currently employed at Riverside Research, where responsibilities include managing content strategy and SEO, orchestrating outreach for subject matter experts, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. With extensive freelance experience, Tara has worked as an SEO content writer and branding consultant for various clients, including Coalition Technologies and Uyo Digital Marketing. Previous roles span digital marketing and content management at organizations such as American Technology Solutions International Corp. and SEMrush, where Tara enhanced digital engagement and content quality. Tara is also the founder of The Geek Initiative, promoting women in geek culture. An ongoing PhD student, Tara focuses on comparative state responses to terrorism. Educational qualifications include a BA in English from McDaniel College and an MS in Integrated Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University, expected in 2025.