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Meet the Management Team Behind TAP’s Success

At TAP, our management team is at the forefront of driving our mission to empower small businesses. With expertise in various industries, our leaders provide strategic direction, ensuring the success of every program and initiative. Get to know the people who make it happen.

Jane Veron

Co-Founder & CEO

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Natalia Alarcon

Interim Executive Director

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Devon Briger

Chief Operating Officer & CA Advisor

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Tracy Jaffe

Senior Advisor

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Jane Greenthal

Senior Advisor, Philanthropy & Partnerships

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Meredith Kent

Chief of Staff

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Kathy Knudsen

Chief Revenue Officer

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Jacqueline Grace

VP of Development

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Jack Murphy

VP of Programs & Partnerships

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Sabina Rizvi

VP of Programs & Operations

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Naomi Azrak

Sr. Director, Scalable Content

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Amy Berardi

Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications

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Wendy McAdam

Sr. Director, Service Delivery & CA Advisor

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Doreen Hendley

Sr. Director, Strategic Programs

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Manju Panjwani

Sr. Director, Technology

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Natalie Rawlinson

Sr. Director, Service Delivery & Community Outreach

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Amber Yusuf

Sr. Director, Talent Operations

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Carol Campili

Director, Finance

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Ursula Galarcep

Director, Talent Operations

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Yvonne Lee

Director, Operations, Service Delivery

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Melissa Nong

Director, Digital & Community Engagement

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Paula Otero

Director, Scalable Content

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Katrina Reynolds

Director, Service Delivery

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Fernando Ojam

Associate Director, Scalable Content

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Paula Lopez

EA to CEO, HR Manager

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Recognized for Transparency & Empowerment

We’re proud to align with leading organizations that champion transparency, accountability, and sustainable small business growth.

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