Tamara Smith, MA, currently serves as a Security Assistant at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since July 2019, where primary responsibilities include processing and issuing Personal Identity Verification cards and other access authorizations. Previously, Tamara Smith dedicated over 22 years to the US Army in various capacities, including Paralegal and Noncommissioned Officer in charge of Client Services, providing legal assistance to a large military population. Experience also includes roles as Operations Analyst at The Excalibur Group, supporting Army modernization efforts, and Administrative Office Specialist II at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Tamara Smith holds a Post Master's Certificate in Military Resilience, a Master of Arts in Human Services with a focus on Counseling and Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, complemented by an Associate degree in General Studies.