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Tamara Allard

Ph.D. Student, Neurocognitive Development in South Central Region
University of Maryland at College Park
Tamara Allard is a Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland in College Park where she studies neurocognitive development, specifically memory and brain development in children between three and five years old. Tamara was born and raised in Yakima, Washington was crowned Miss Sunfair 2020, and is an advocate for access to higher education, especially for those students who are furthest from opportunity. Learn more about Tamara in her Q&A blog. Posted May 2020.
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"Science shows us that the number one factor to determine success is a growth mindset. Having a growth mindset means that you believe you are capable of doing better if you work hard and continue to learn new things. I believe you in you! You should too." - Tamara Allard, Ph.D. student
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Tamara keeps herself busy with all kinds of activities outside of her Ph.D. studies. Tamara is the national spokesperson for the #NationalHigherEducationDay campaign and most recently won the title of Miss Sunfair 2020 through the Miss America compeition!