Tamara Straus

Tamara Straus is a seasoned editorial professional currently serving as the Senior Editor at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, where responsibilities include assigning and editing coverage of the nonprofit sector and managing a news collaboration with The Associated Press. Formerly, Tamara held the position of Managing Editor at the San Francisco Examiner, overseeing editorial operations for both digital and print formats. Additional experience includes roles as a Communications Strategist at Moody's Analytics, Communications Director for the C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute, and Communications & Partnerships Director at the UC Berkeley Blum Center for Developing Economies. Tamara's early career involved editing and writing at the Stanford Social Innovation Review, San Francisco Chronicle, and Zoetrope: All-Story. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in English and Comparative Literature and a Bachelor's degree in Russian/International Affairs from Columbia University.