Tara Roberts
About Tara Roberts
Tara Roberts is the Director of Government Programs at NASCO, with extensive experience in health plan consulting and project management.
Company
Tara Roberts is currently employed at NASCO, where she serves as the Director of Government Programs. Her role involves overseeing initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and manage government program contracts. Her leadership has significantly impacted NASCO's performance and contribution to government program management.
Title
As the Director of Government Programs at NASCO, Tara Roberts manages various aspects of the company’s government-related initiatives. Her responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, implementing new programs, and creating efficient operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Tara Roberts holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Behavior Studies from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management (2009-2013). She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from DePaul University (1999-2001). In addition, Tara achieved a Professional Academy for Healthcare Management (PAHM) Designation from AHIP. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in managing health care programs and leading strategic initiatives.
Professional Background
Tara Roberts has a robust career spanning various roles in the healthcare industry. Before her current role at NASCO, she was a Government Programs Leader at NASCO from 2018 to 2021. Prior to this, she served as a Senior Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for 10 years in Chicago, IL. Her earlier positions include multiple leadership roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and roles at PENCOR, LLC, and COUNCIL FOR ADULT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING in Chicago, IL.
Achievements
During her tenure at NASCO, Tara Roberts successfully led a cross-functional team to implement a new government program, increasing operational efficiency by 15%. She developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, reducing onboarding time by 20%. Tara played a key role in securing a multi-million dollar contract with a major government agency. Her cost control strategy saved NASCO over $500,000 annually. Additionally, she received recognition for her outstanding leadership and contribution to NASCO's government programs division.