Tara is an accomplished speaker on the topics of early motherhood and social media (particularly for nonprofit organizations). Hire her at your next community event, conference or workshop for young mothers. She’s been a keynote speaker at the 2010 annual meeting of the National Crittenton Foundation, as well as a participant in its Hill Day, and is a regular presenter on social media in Northeast Ohio. (See her full list of speaking engagements below.)

Sample workshop topics

Young mothers

• Building the career you want – 10 steps to get you in the job of your dreams
• Mama’s in school – How to thrive (and keep calm!) as a student-parent
• Blogging your way to financial freedom – How the internet allows young mothers to provide for their families

• The busy professional’s guide to being social media savvy – How to keep your social networks buzzing in 30 minutes a day
• Social media basics – An in-depth look at today’s hottest social networks and how you can participate to grow your organization

Rates are customized based on travel, length of presentation, and advance notice. Whatever your event, she will work with you to reach a price you are both comfortable with.

2012

Ohio State University, Empowering Young Mothers To Tell Their Own Stories, June 21-22

2011

Massachussetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy, Creating Online Communities For Young Parents, November 9

Blogalicious social media conference, Creating Kick A$$ Content, October 21-22

Young Entrepreneurs Project/WVIZ/Virgina Marti College, Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur – Bringing Your Ideas to Action, February 10

2010

Council on Foundations – Fall Conference for Community Foundations - 50 Ways to Jumpstart Your Social Media Strategy, September 13-15.

Ohio Grantmakers Forum, Social Media and Ohio Funders, June 23

YouToo social media conference: Boosting Social “Change” - Social Media and Fundraising for Nonprofits - April 16

National Crittenton Foundation annual meeting, kick-off to Young Mothers @ The Margin campaign, Giving a Voice to Young Mothers Everywhere, March 15-17

2009

Northern Ohio Planned Giving Council, Fundraising and ”Friendraising”

Employers Resource Council, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Oh My! The Basics of Social Media