Tara N. Burgess

Chief Executive Officer

Burgesst@epicforchildren.org

716-332-4114

Bio

Tara has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit world including 10 years at a large Foundation. She loves traveling with her husband and spending time with her 4 children and 4 grandchildren. 

My Favorite Children's Book

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Mo Willems

The most meaningful part of working at EPIC is

Supporting families through the parenting journey. Parenting is Hard. I know from experience. 

Personal Mantra

Every little thing is gonna be all right.

Certifications and Recognitions

• BA in Cultural Studies
• AAS in Business Management
• Health Leadership Fellow
• Buffalo Business First Women of Influence, 2025
• Leadership Buffalo Class of 2020
• Six-Sigma Yellow Belt