Worked as Senior Program Officer at Information Management and Mine Action Programs, formerly a part of Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF). This non-governmental organization operates globally, with programs implemented in various regions, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Georgia, and Colombia.
Washington Kurdish Institute, where she facilitated the implementation of a health survey targeting Iraqi refugees in the United States.
From June 1991 to July 2001, excluding the period during which she pursued graduate studies in the United States, Tara worked with multiple United Nations agencies in Kurdistan. Her diverse responsibilities spanned across various aspects of humanitarian work, including assisting displaced individuals, advocating for children with disabilities, supporting women and children in conflict with the law, and participating in negotiations to ensure the provision of essential aid to civilian populations. Notably, Tara’s contributions helped mitigate the impact of conflict and crisis on vulnerable communities.
Holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree from the University of Notre Dame – Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. At Notre Dame, her area of specialization was Analysis of Conflict, International Conflict Resolution, Global Politics and Human Rights.
Currently serving as the Senior Vision Resource Navigator at the Prevention of Blindness Society of metropolitan Washington’s Low Vision Resource Center.
