Population Action International


Tamar Abrams, Vice President of Communications

Tamar Abrams has over 29 years experience as a professional communicator, beginning her career at KPLR-TV in St. Louis as a Public Affairs Producer. After moving to Washington, DC, she worked as a magazine editor and newspaper reporter, and also directed communications for such organizations as the American Chiropractic Association and NARAL. She spent four years working for Planned Parenthood Federation of America on Special Communications Projects before becoming a public relations consultant. Among Tamar's consulting clients were Orphan Foundation of America, Child Welfare League of America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Community Partnerships for Older Adults, Ad Council, Global Campaign for Microbicides, Points of Light Foundation and Connect for Kids. She has conducted a variety of training programs over the years, helping thousands of people develop their skills as spokespersons for nonprofits and foundations. She has written for such publications as Washington Jewish Week and Washingtonian Magazine.

Tamar grew up in Asia, Europe and Canada as part of an Air Force family and is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.