Tamra DeBrady (she/her/hers) was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and grew up in Fontana, California. She graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Shortly after moving to Denver in 2009, she finished her Masters in Business Administration. Tamra is currently an Account Executive for Cigna.
In addition to her professional career – Tamra is an activist and leader in the community. She is currently the President of Colorado Black Women for Political Action and on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Lobby of Colorado, ProgressNow Colorado Education (PNCE), and Conservation Colorado. Tamra pledged Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Professional Business Fraternity as an undergrad at California State University of San Bernardino. She is a co-founder of the AKPsi Denver Alumni Chapter and was the Regional Manager of Professional Development for the Western Great Plains Region in 2018. She is a Precinct Committee Person (PCP) for the Democratic Party. Tamra has worked on and consulted for political organizations, elected officials, and campaigns.
Tamra is passionate about educating, empowering, and advocating for the community. “The task is to transform society; only the people can do that – not heroes, not celebrities, not stars.” – Huey P. Newton
“Excited to be a part of a leadership program focused on developing BIPOC leaders. The fight for social justice, liberation, and changing systems requires partnership. Looking forward to building relationships and the powerful collaborations that will come out of this cohort.”