Community Action Council of Howard County
Tara Sullivan is an experienced professional with a strong background in program implementation, administration, and team leadership. Currently serving as the Weatherization Coordinator at the Community Action Council of Howard County since April 2017, Tara oversees the Weatherization Assistance Program, ensuring production and quality objectives are met. Previously, Tara held various roles at the YMCA of Central Maryland over nearly a decade, including Administrative Specialist and Director of Administrative Services, where responsibilities encompassed managing operations, staff training, compliance, and program development. Earlier experiences include working as a Sponsor & Member Development Associate at the MDDC Press Association and multiple administrative roles at the YMCA, providing support in fundraising and operational tasks. Tara holds Associate of Arts degrees in Biology and Environmental Science from Howard Community College.
Community Action Council of Howard County
** We're Hiring! The mission of Community Action Council of Howard County is to provide programs and services to low-income residents of Howard County in order to alleviate the effects of poverty; to promote self-sufficiency as a means of interrupting the cycle of poverty; and to stimulate increased awareness of, and responsiveness to, the needs of the low-income population on the part of the larger community. As a community action agency, we provide community and neighborhood-based services that are integrated, comprehensive, and empowering for individuals, families and communities. We utilize technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of our services and service delivery, holding ourselves accountable for measurable results. As an organization that believes the low-income population must be active participants in the ultimate solutions to poverty, Community Action Council will develop civic capital and promote community involvement within the low-income community by identifying and capitalizing on asset, leadership and talent that is present within the community. As advocates, we listen, understand, and take our lead from the low-income population; we assist the low-income population in advocating for themselves; and we advocate for the low-income population at all levels of public policy including economic, legislative, government and business.