Tamra Ward is a highly experienced executive with a 30-year track record of success in state and federal government affairs and media relations. She is a strategic thinker and a strong leader, with the skills to manage and grow organizations while articulating the vision and leading the execution. Her background includes extensive management experience in nonprofit and corporate resource development, and she has a proven ability to mentor, motivate, and cultivate staff. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Slavic Studies from Baylor University, and has worked as Principal at Taloma Partners, LLC; Chief External Relations Officer at Denver Zoological Foundation; Founder & President at Ward & Associates, LLC; President and CEO at Colorado Concern; Sr. VP, Public Affairs/Communications; VP, Public Affairs; and Director, PA at Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce; VP, Marketing and Development at Columbia Hospital for Women Medical Center; Director of Public Affairs at Kennedy Western University; Director of Planning and Marketing at Columbia Hospital for Women Medical Center; Deputy Chief of Staff at United States Senator Craig Thomas; Press Secretary at United States Senator Craig Thomas; and Assistant Press Secretary at United States Senator Alan Simpson.