Tara is the Park Planning & Development Manager for the City of Roseville's Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. Tara has worked for the City of Roseville since 1997 and has designed and constructed over 60 new and/or phased parks. Tara also steers the Department's long-range planning efforts, working with key stakeholders to collaborate and plan growth/development areas within the City. Tara has overseen the Department's Urban Forestry program and represents the Department in many critical city-wide initiatives.
Tara has been an active member of CPRS for over 20 years. Tara served as the 2020 - 2021 State Board President of CPRS after having served as President-Elect, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. Her previous involvement with CPRS includes special task forces, Awards of Excellence Chair, Development & Operations Chair and Board member, Maintenance Management School Board of Regents and Regent Emeritus, teaching at state Conferences and region/district trainings, California Aquatics Management School, Sacramento State University, local elementary schools, National Recreation and Park Association and more.
Tara is a licensed landscape architect, is married and has one son. She has published a children's Christian book called, "The Holy Thread" and enjoys playing Taiko (Japanese drums).