Tara Long, Cissp, Crisc, Cisa
About Tara Long, Cissp, Crisc, Cisa
Tara Long is the Head of Technology at MassMutual United States (MMUS), overseeing a global team of over 900 employees and managing a budget of approximately $200 million.
Title
Tara Long currently holds the position of Head Of Technology at MassMutual United States (MMUS). In this role, she manages a global technology organization of over 900 employees and oversees approximately 300 applications that support the MMUS business division.
Professional Background
Tara Long's career began as an IT Auditor at PwC from 1997 to 2000 in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. She then served as an IT Auditor at Gerber Scientific Products from 2000 to 2002. With significant experience in IT auditing, Tara transitioned into her current role at MassMutual, where she leads the technology division, ensuring robust support for various insurance solutions.
Education and Certifications
Tara Long holds an MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Western New England University, where she studied from 1999 to 2005. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mount Holyoke College, completed between 1993 and 1997. In addition, Tara is certified in several professional areas, holding CISSP, CRISC, and CISA certifications.
Achievements
Tara Long has received several notable awards and recognitions throughout her career. She was the recipient of the 2021 Boston CIO of the Year ORBIE Large Enterprise Award and the 2018 Women in Insurance Leadership award by Digital Insurance. Additionally, she has been featured in Digital Insurance magazine and CIO Review magazine in 2018.
Leadership and Advisory Roles
Tara Long chairs the Women’s Leadership Business Resource Group (WLBRG) at MassMutual, promoting the development and advancement of women in leadership roles. Furthermore, she serves on the BostonCIO Advisory Board, contributing her expertise to guide CIOs in the Boston area.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional commitments, Tara Long enjoys spending quality time with her family. She is also an avid skier, dedicating some of her free time to this recreational activity.