Tamara's students describe her as a wonderful nursing professor who is very passionate about the nursing field and shares that passion with her students. She is compassionate, understanding, and supportive! She is a true guide through the students' coursework and clinic.

Tamara's colleagues say that she has such positive energy and brings her passion for nursing, research, and teaching to the forefront of all that she does. She is kind and compassionate toward students yet maintains high standards and challenges students to reach their full potential. She is hardworking, committed to excellence, and enjoys teaching, which makes her most deserving of this award!