Founder/CEO of WANDA (Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture)
Tambra Raye Stevenson, born and raised in Oklahoma and Texas, developed a passion for nutrition while studying at Oklahoma State. Surprised that nutrition wasn't part of the College of Agriculture, she dedicated herself to understanding the critical connection between food, health, and the Earth's well-being. Her career led her to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she embraced a collaborative, "silo-smashed" approach, advocating for the integration of various sectors, generations, and geographies. Tamara champions the empowerment of women globally to harness their "inner food hero," leveraging digital technology to connect and share knowledge across borders—from Nigeria to Louisiana, or Ghana to California. Through her efforts with WANDA, she promotes a digital sisterhood that transcends boundaries, enabling women to make impactful changes in their communities and the world.