Tamara Leahy
About Tamara Leahy
Tamara Leahy is a Grants Specialist at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong academic background with a PhD in Reproductive Biology and extensive experience in technology commercialization and business expansion activities.
Work at KPMG Australia
Tamara Leahy has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Grants Specialist since 2021. In this role, she is part of the Accelerating Business Growth team, where she focuses on research and development (R&D) incentives. Her work involves assisting clients in navigating government support programs to facilitate business expansion and technology commercialization. Leahy's expertise in agriculture and life sciences enhances her ability to provide tailored solutions for clients seeking growth opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Tamara Leahy holds a PhD in Reproductive Biology from the University of Sydney, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2006. Leahy also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise in Business/Commerce from the University of Sydney, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background supports her specialization in technology commercialization and business expansion.
Background
Prior to her current position at KPMG, Tamara Leahy held various academic roles. She served as an Associate Lecturer at The University of Queensland for 11 months in 2012 to 2013. Following this, she worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Queensland from 2011 to 2014, and as a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney from 2014 to 2019. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in research and academia, particularly in the fields of agriculture and life sciences.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Tamara Leahy has developed a strong focus on helping companies leverage government support for growth. Her role at KPMG involves utilizing her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients in accessing R&D incentives. Leahy's background in both academia and industry positions her as a knowledgeable resource for businesses looking to expand through technology commercialization.