Tara Hayes

At RSA Corp, Tara develops new services business, manages the GoDIRect practice and establishes new programs and partnerships to promote growth within the local government sector. Her background for establishing processes, programs and partnerships comes from her involvement as a consultant with several start-up companies. Tara received her dual BS in Marketing and Human Resource Management from the University of Alabama, in Birmingham (UAB). She is involved with the education and health care committees at Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the education committee at Greater Houston Partnership, and plays a leadership role in several areas at Grace Community Church.

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