Born and raised in Vancouver, Tamara Taggart is a community leader, activist, veteran broadcaster, cancer survivor, mother, and former candidate in the 2019 Canadian election.
Throughout her career as a broadcaster on local television, radio and digital media, Tamara has earned her place as a trusted voice in Vancouver. For over two decades, she has volunteered her efforts on issues that relate to health care and the well-being of children and people with disabilities.
Tamara chaired BC Women ' s Hospital ' s Hope Starts Here campaign, raising $ 17 million for the newborn intensive care unit. She also served as chair of the BC Cancer Foundation ' s Inspiration Gala for five years, raising more than $ 16 million for cancer research and treatment in British Columbia.
2015: Tamara was awarded the Order of BC- the highest honour awarded by the Government of British Columbia- in recognition of her years of public service.
2016: Tamara received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of the Fraser Valley.
LISTEN TO TAMARA ' S:
2014 TED Talk: " Two Conversations that Changed My Life "
This struck a chord with medical professionals and universities around the world, by reframing the way healthcare practitioners communicate hope.
Podcast: Telus Talks with Tamara Taggart( wherever you listen to podcasts)
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