Leadership Profile

Executive experience across governance, funding, people, and programs.

Tamar’s leadership experience spans board relations, fundraising, financial stewardship, human resources, program operations, and community partnerships.

Tamar Barr professional portrait Tamar Barr with community members

Governance

Maintains open communication with boards of directors, supports board committees, develops agendas with chairs, and prepares reports and presentations on centre operations.

Funding & Financial Stewardship

Has supported annual budgets in the $2-$3 million range, prepared program budgets, managed grant applications, and raised significant funds for community organizations.

Staff Engagement

Recruits, trains, supervises, and supports mission-aligned teams while encouraging professional development, recognition, inclusion, and morale.

Program Operations

Oversaw diverse programming across child and family services, cultural arts, older adult programs, inclusion, youth engagement, newcomer initiatives, wellness, and summer day camp.

Experience & Education

A career shaped by service, stewardship, and cultural engagement.

Executive Director

Shalom Residences Inc.

Director of Engagement + Education

Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Assistant Executive Director

Rady Jewish Community Centre

Program Director

Rady Jewish Community Centre

Master of Social Work, Yeshiva University Bachelor of Social Work, University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba