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Tamara Helfer
Founder and President
Board of Directors
Tamara Helfer, PhD, is the founder and former Project Director of Growing Healthy Kids, and is now the President of the Growing Healthy Kids Board of Directors. A former research astronomer who pivoted to a second career in science education and program development, she is passionate about building engaging, high-quality programs for learners of all ages and levels. She enjoys hiking, nature photography, and reading and translating Yiddish texts.
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