Tamara Mae Moore

Tamara Mae Moore is a dedicated and highly motivated educator with over 7 years of experience working with students in low-income communities. Her interest in people’s stories led her to conduct interviews in Los Angeles and New York City, aiming to share individual narratives as a reminder to persevere towards goals despite challenges.

Tamara joined the Institute as Senior Coordinator of Instruction in July 2024. Prior to the Institute, she pursued her M.A. in Human Development and Education at New York University and began teaching at CUNY Lehman College in August 2022. At Lehman, she also served as an advisor for the Step Up Program, guiding students through job applications, resume creation, LinkedIn profiles, and conducting weekly check-ins to monitor their academic progress and performance.

In her current role, Tamara is dedicated to supporting the development and delivery of high-quality educational programs tailored to the unique needs of justice-impacted individuals.