Tammara knew she wanted to get involved in POP when she noticed the lack of access to POP devices in Mexico for individuals with limb differences that were unhoused. She was motivated to make a difference in her community and began researching opportunities to pursue a career in POP and health equity. 

Tammara officially got started in the POP profession as an intern for PSYONIC working on myoelectric hands and other advanced bionics for humans and robots. This transition from engineering bionics to clinical application inspired her to pursue a Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics at Northwestern University, where she learned to love building devices from start to finish. 

Tammara previously worked as an administrative coordinator at a POP clinic where she helped the clinic’s health equity committee host events that celebrated diversity at the clinic and in the community. She hopes to become a certified prosthetist orthotist and looks forward to working with different patients, especially children.