Tara Sirvent, CalAIM Director

Tara Sirvent is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience in grantsmanship, higher education, and consulting. She has a distinguished career in securing and managing federal, state, and private grants, with a strong commitment to mentoring organizations, faculty, and staff in grant writing and project management. Her expertise spans multiple sectors, including education, social services, and community development.

She currently serves as a senior consultant and CalAIM team lead at True Management Services, where she provides technical assistance, grant strategy, and training to organizations in healthcare and social services. As the founder of SirventCo., she has consulted on numerous high-impact grant initiatives, helping clients secure funding for infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects.

Previously, she was dean for the School of Natural Sciences at Fresno Pacific University and associate dean and director of grants at Vanguard University. Her extensive academic background includes a PhD in environmental and ecological plant pathology from Cornell University and a BA in biology and chemistry from Vanguard University.

With a career dedicated to equity, student success, and capacity building, she continues to support institutions and organizations in developing effective, sustainable funding strategies that drive meaningful change.