Welcoming Tara Beckman, LCSW — Our New Chief Operating Officer at Encompass Housing
We are thrilled to welcome Tara Beckman, LCSW, to the Encompass Housing family as our new Chief Operating Officer!
Tara brings over 25 years of experience in human services, nonprofit leadership, and behavioral health. We are honored to have her guiding our strategic operations as we continue to grow and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.
She joins Encompass Housing with a remarkable track record of transforming organizations with both heart and vision. Most recently, Tara served as CEO of the San Diego Center for Children, where she led the organization through significant change—strengthening operations while remaining deeply committed to mission-driven service. She has also held senior leadership roles at Hope Services and Caminar, where she successfully led diverse teams and complex programs with insight, compassion, and a strong drive for excellence.
Tara’s leadership is deeply rooted in her lived experience and her unwavering commitment to justice and equity. As a former foster youth, she has built her career around advocacy and community empowerment. She served as a CASA for four foster youth and was featured in the award-winning documentary “Drugging Our Kids”, which helped spark important legislative reforms for youth in foster care.
She holds a BA in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Memphis and a Master’s in Social Work from CSU East Bay. Tara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified mediator, and published author who leads with purpose, empathy, and integrity.
Please join us in giving Tara a warm welcome! We are excited for what lies ahead under her leadership and confident that her expertise, heart, and vision will guide Encompass Housing into its next chapter of innovation, collaboration, and lasting impact.