YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Tamara Jones is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in grant management and early childhood services, currently serving as a Grant Specialist at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago since November 2014. In this role, Tamara is responsible for generating detailed financial reports, maintaining records, and acting as a liaison between internal teams and funders. Previously, Tamara held various positions at YWCA, including Senior Coordinator for Early Childhood Services, Lead Eligibility Specialist, and Business Coordinator, demonstrating strong managerial, analytical, and administrative skills. Tamara has also worked as a Support and Education Specialist at Allscripts and held prior administrative roles at East-West University. Tamara holds an MBA in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Business and a BA in Business from DeVry University.
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: Since its founding 140 years ago, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago has been committed to serving the needs of women and girls. The YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women is actualized through a large breadth of programs and services. Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, to be confident in their choices and to make valuable contributions to their communities. The YWCA’s Core programmatic areas include: Economic Empowerment Services, Sexual Violence Support Services, and Early Childhood Services. The YWCA serves over 200,000 women, children and families annually through these programs. And while the YWCA’s services are broad and varied, they are linked by a common thread—a dedication to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment. For more information about how you can support the YWCA, visit our website at http://www.ywcachicago.org or contact us at 312-762-2762. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.