Tara Longardner
About Tara Longardner
Tara Longardner is a Senior Product Manager at Brigit, specializing in Growth and New Products. She has a background in user-centric design and a proven track record in developing financial products for underserved communities.
Work at Brigit
Tara Longardner serves as the Senior Product Manager for Growth & New Products at Brigit, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative products aimed at enhancing financial accessibility for users. Her work involves leveraging her expertise in user-centric design and agile planning to drive product growth and meet the needs of financially underserved Americans.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Prior to her current role, Tara Longardner worked at Capital One as a Growth Product Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in New York, she developed a strong track record in account opening and family finance products. Her contributions were recognized with awards, highlighting her effectiveness in product management and development within the financial sector.
Background in Product Management
Tara Longardner has a diverse background in product management, having worked at OppFi in various capacities from 2017 to 2019. She started as a Product & Operations Analyst, then transitioned to an Associate Product Manager, and later served as a Senior Product Analyst. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in product development and operations, particularly in the financial technology space.
Education and Expertise
Tara Longardner studied User Experience Design at General Assembly from 2018 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Northwestern University. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in user-centric design, agile planning, and management, enabling her to effectively address user needs in product development.
Achievements in Product Development
Tara Longardner has a proven history of successful experimentation in product development. Her work has consistently focused on building products that cater to financially underserved Americans, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing financial inclusion through innovative solutions.