Tamara has been a court reporter since 1982, graduating from The Academy of Court Reporting in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1981.  She is a member of the National Court Reporters Association, Texas Court Reporters Association, and Houston Court Reporters Association. 

Over the past 26 years, Tamara has covered testimony in the following areas of law:  patent, aviation, asbestos, bankruptcy, medical malpractice, employment law, oil and gas, maritime, and environmental issues.  Tamara has served on the Board of Houston Court Reporters Association as a Freelance Board of Director, Treasurer, Vice President, President, and Past President. 

Tamara works on the pro bono committee with the Texas Court Reporters Association, and has covered meetings for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation on a pro bono basis.