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Taryn has a passion for learning and making the world a better place for everyone. During her time at Elevate, she has worked with a variety of educational, environmental, health, and advocacy organizations. Her prior grants experience includes working with clients ranging from large hospital systems to small homeless shelters, as well as assisting university faculty to develop state and federal proposals. She has also worked in museum administration, educational technology, and launched her own nonprofit to support independent journalism.

Taryn holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher University and a BA in Humanities from Roberts Wesleyan College. Her volunteer service has included literacy, environmental, and social justice causes, and she now serves on the board for the Shoals Nonprofit Center, which provides professional development opportunities for nonprofits in Northwest Alabama.

Outside of work, Taryn enjoys making collage and assemblage art, researching genealogy, and shopping at vintage and antique stores.