Encourage. Empower. Educate. Employ.

Tara, a Colorado native and mother of two, is a licensed tradeswoman, QMAP, and Office Manager at TACT. With 26 years in specialized trades, including running her own business for 23 years, she's skilled in client services and business operations. Tara's personal journey with her youngest child on the spectrum fuels her passion to support the neurodiverse community. Fully aligned with TACT's mission, she's dedicated to serving neurodiverse individuals. In her free time, Tara enjoys games, family time, and outdoor activities like camping in the Colorado mountains or beach outings.

Sam, originally from central Florida, relocated to Colorado in March 2020, drawn by her love for nature and the outdoors. Her hobbies include backpacking, kayaking, and cooking. With 6 years of experience as an RBT and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, she's now pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UC Denver. Sam is passionate about empowering individuals to be authentic and is thrilled to contribute to TACT.

Isaac, originally from New Mexico, gained early trade experience assisting his electrician father and working on cars. Since elementary school, he's been passionate about working with the Autism community, volunteering as a friend to a classmate with Autism. Graduating from Adam’s State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, he presented research on video games and violent crimes. Joining TACT in June 2023 as a job coach, Isaac empowers and educates the Autism community. In his free time, he works with the Autism community, plays video games, cooks, and enjoys disc golf.

Originally from a Chicago suburb, Liam Augustine Murphy grew up with a passion for soccer, eventually leading him to education. However, after suffering multiple injuries, Liam’s path was redirected to marketing and education. As an executive at Chicago advertising firms, he led impactful marketing for brands like Motorola, Wendy's and Ace Hardware, leveraging his passion. For Liam, marketing, training and education engage mind, body and soul. Through TACT, Liam seeks to share his passion, skills, and knowledge with the global community of students with Autism, offering a supportive environment where every individual can thrive.

Beverly Ball brings a unique blend of creativity and craftsmanship to TACT. With degrees in English, Rhetoric, and Poetry, combined with over 30 years of welding experience, she exemplifies the art of bridging disciplines. As a Denver Academy teacher, she founded and ran the Welding Program for over 15 years, inspiring countless students. A trailblazing tradeswoman, she now shares her expertise and passion with TACT, empowering the next generation of skilled professionals.

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Byron Green holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 2015. He spent seven years as an engineer at IBM before relocating to Denver in 2022 to follow his passion for DJing. Introduced to TACT through a mutual friend, Byron was inspired by its mission and quickly became involved. His enthusiasm for technology, mentoring, learning, and community service makes him a perfect fit for TACT, where he empowers students to thrive.