Tara Swords

Tara Swords is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in content strategy and consultancy. Currently serving as the Chief Content Officer and Partner at Rise Strategy Group since August 2017, Tara specializes in enhancing communication for various companies, causes, and campaigns. Previously, Tara founded and led Olfactif, the world's first scent subscription platform, earning recognition from prestigious publications and successfully exiting after acquisition. Additionally, Tara worked as a Strategic Communications Consultant at Swords Communications, collaborating with high-profile clients including Adobe, the United Nations, and the World Bank. Earlier in career, Tara was a Managing Writer at TDA Group. Tara holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.