Tamara Powell
About Tamara Powell
Tamara Powell is the Mspa Director of Safety at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, with over 22 years of experience in operational and administrative transportation management.
Current Role at MBTA
Tamara Powell serves as the Mspa Director of Safety at MBTA Safety. She has been in this position since 2015. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, her work focuses on maintaining and enhancing safety protocols within the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). With her extensive background in operational and administrative transportation management, she plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of transit operations.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Before her current role, Tamara Powell held several key positions within MBTA. From 2014 to 2015, she was the Chief of Staff to the General Manager and Rail and Transit Administrator. Between 2011 and 2014, she served as the Deputy Director of Safety Oversight. Prior to that, she held the role of Assistant Director of Administration from 2006 to 2011. In 2006, she was the Supervisor of Heavy and Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Control Centers for 11 months. From 1997 to 2006, she served as a Rapid Transit Line Dispatcher. Her tenure at MBTA also includes roles as Chief Inspector and Inspector from 1995 to 1997, and in MBTA administration from 1992 to 1995.
Education and Academic Background
Tamara Powell received a Master of Science in Public Affairs, Public Policy, and Management from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Law from the same institution. Her foundational education in mathematics was from Boston Latin School. Her academic credentials have equipped her with a robust understanding of public policy, law, and management, contributing to her effective leadership in transportation management and safety.
Expertise and Skills
Tamara Powell has over 22 years of experience in operational and administrative transportation management. She is skilled in public sector labor relations and strategic analysis. Her expertise includes community planning, labor relations law, and transportation system safety. Known for her analytical and research capabilities, Tamara is adept at program evaluation and has a comprehensive understanding of New England economic policy. She is recognized for her ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.