Tareya Palmer

Tareya Palmer, MPA, currently serves as the Founding Program Officer for the Just Health Fund and Senior Advisor for Corporate & Strategic Initiatives at Tides, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing social justice. Tareya co-founded the Columbus Can't Wait podcast in 2020, a platform aimed at empowering millennials and Gen-Z through political and community engagement. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Director of Development at Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, Director of Development at Ohio University, and various positions within The Ohio State University focused on alumni engagement and development. Tareya began a career in grants analysis at Community Housing Network, contributing to supportive housing initiatives for chronically unhoused individuals. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts, both from Ohio University.