ISI Career: Since 2019, ISI Parent
Nationality: American
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Communications minor, Hanover College
- Master of Public Affairs in Non-profit Management, Indiana University, Indianapolis (IUPUI)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Leadership, Indiana State University
Evans brings 20 years of professional experience to ISI, including leadership positions in the admissions departments for Franklin College, Purdue University, and Butler University as well as service to the city of Indianapolis via roles in the Office of the Mayor and at Employ Indy.
Evans, who left Franklin College as its Director of Admissions in order to join ISI, has generated growth in key enrollment categories in each of her previous positions while managing new processes in such a way that academic quality and student performance remained consistent at the various institutions. Evans has strategic oversight over admissions, financial aid, and registrar offices to fulfill the strategic plan enrollment goals.
A native of Indianapolis, Tara and her husband, José Evans, reside there with their children.