Tara Hamilton

Tara Hamilton has extensive experience in licensing and program administration within the youth advocacy sector, currently serving as the Associate National Director of Licensing-Programming at the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) since January 2017, having previously held positions such as National Manager of Licensing and Director of Licensing. Prior to joining NYAP, Tara worked for the State of Indiana as a Regional Foster Licensing Specialist from February 2008 to January 2017, and held the role of Unit Supervisor at The Children's Campus from June 2006 to February 2008. Tara attained a Master's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Trine University-South Bend Regional Campus (2008-2010) and a Bachelor's degree in Criminology from Indiana University South Bend (1997-2001), following completion of a College Prep program at Clay High School (1992-1996).