Tara was born and raised in Sturgis, S.D. and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School. She obtained her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University College of Health Science in 2005. Her primary interest is in women’s health and pediatrics, though she sees patients of all ages. Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time with her family. She has three daughters and a loving husband. When she is not shuttling her kids around, she enjoys home improvement projects and traveling.