Tara Dowling is an experienced media professional currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Planning at Spark Foundry, a position held since January 2014. Dowling's career progression at Spark Foundry includes roles as Senior Vice President, Director, Vice President, Director, Connections Director, Connections Associate Director, and Connections Manager. Prior to Spark Foundry, Dowling worked at WPP GroupM from September 2009 to December 2013 as a Media Manager and Media Analyst. Earlier experience includes a role as Media Buyer at WPP Mediacom from June 2007 to September 2009. Tara Dowling holds a degree from Fairfield University, obtained between 2003 and 2007.