Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida, and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Mercer University. She has lived in Sandy Springs with her husband, Sean, since 2019.

Tara is a licensed professional counselor and small business owner. She runs a virtual private practice, Getting Overzat LLC. She also teaches as an adjunct professor in the Mercer University graduate counseling program.

Tara's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 3 is her first entry into politics.