With more than 17 years of experience as an event planner, Tala brings a deep appreciation for connection and collaboration to her work at O’Dowd. Originally from Sacramento and raised in South San Francisco, she earned her BS in Marketing from California State University, Sacramento, and her MBA from Syracuse University. She is drawn to roles that bring people together with purpose and finds O’Dowd’s generous, engaged community especially inspiring. Outside of work, she teaches Barre and Spin classes and cherishes time spent with her mother, finding joy in everyday rituals and shared moments.