First+Third Consulting
Tamara N.S. Brooks
Director, Higher Education & Government Practice
EDUCATION
Drexel University
Ed.D., Educational Leadership
University of Maryland
M.Ed.
University of Maryland
BS, Family Studies
SHRM-PHR
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
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Financial Services
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Banking
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Higher Education
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Legal Services
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Defense and National Security
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Government
Dr. Tamara N.S. Brooks is a well-respected human resources leader who has a proven track record of developing and implementing successful human resources initiatives focused on optimizing workforce performance, maximizing employee engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across higher education and government sectors.
Tamara has twenty years of leadership experience working with large, complex government and higher-education institutions and is recognized for her expertise and leadership in developing and implementing innovative human resources strategies that align people operations with organizational goals.
She is a champion of collaborative partnerships delivering tailored solutions that streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency. Tamara brings extensive experience in recruitment, employee and labor relations, developing guidance and employment policies and procedures, career pathing and internal mobility, succession planning, employee development, diversity and inclusion, emergency preparedness, and community outreach.
Tamara is passionate about helping organizations transform their cultures to make a long-lasting positive impact on our communities.
In her spare time, you can find her attending her children's rugby matches and dance competitions. Tamara actively supports enrichment programs designed to help children increase their opportunities to develop skills and explore new interests in her local public school district. When Tamara is not attending one of her family's various events she loves to travel to new places!
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