With over 15+ years of experience in government reform, policy and digital transformation leadership Tamara has developed a global reputation for introducing the culture, practices and technologies of the digital era to help governments better serve the public.

In the United States, Tamara led and supported California State Governors’ and Federal Government’s teams in open government, data and digital service reform initiatives. Over the past two California administrations Tamara championed the course for the priority policy and digital service reforms and public transformation strategies for the world’s 5th largest economy. In 2020 Tamara returned to Europe as she was asked to serve in her home country, Montenegro, as the Minister of Public Administration, Digital Society and Media. Under her leadership Montenegro government reshaped key policies and standards, propelled public private partnerships, saved money, improved services and built lasting capability for innovation and digital service delivery.

Tamara has built numerous government and govtech startups, recruited and cultivated world-class technology talent, and developed critical partnerships that changed how the governments solve mission-critical challenges, build trust and deliver services to the public. She is a tech ambassador, entrepreneur and scholar and has been advising and supporting government leaders around the world in tech policy, govtech, public administration reform and digital transformation efforts. Through her most recent open civic organization, Rebel Alliance, Tamara and her teams are empowering governments in the USA and Europe through expanded capacity to serve all communities better.