Tara Bowen

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Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma
School
University Of Tulsa, Oklahoma State University - Tulsa
Expertise
Coffee, Food History, Baking
  • During her time as a barista/coffee shop kitchen manager, Tara paid to send herself to a Specialty Coffee Association Expo, where she volunteered as a timekeeper for the U.S. Barista Championships.
  • Tara has roasted coffee out of her home, selling fresh-roasted beans under the name "Share the Roast" to friends and family.
  • Tara's love of food history and beverages comes from her grandmother, who gifted Tara her wonderful collection of books on English tea, tea parties, and the history of tea pots.

Experience

Upon graduating from college, Tara began working toward opening a coffeeshop. While that plan didn't pan out, Tara spent a few years honing her skills as a barista and coffee enthusiast, participating in latte art competitions, attending coffee tastings, and working as the kitchen manager for a local coffeeshop. Eventually, Tara pursued her master's in strategic communications, after which she secured a job with a local magazine as their digital and social media editor in 2017. She joined Static Media in 2024.

Education

Tara has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Tulsa and a master's degree in strategic communications from Oklahoma State University - Tulsa.

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