Tamar P.

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About Tamar P.

Expertise and experience? The planning and implementation of innovative employment solutions for people who have been excluded from the workforce on the basis of disability or disadvantage. What defines me? A strong systemic outlook, ability to build a vision and drive change on the ground, and an unwavering commitment to high-impact change for the advancement and inclusion of disadvantaged groups in society. What skills do I offer? Rich experience in fieldwork, management and academia. One-on-one work with jobseekers and employers; project management, strategic planning and evaluation; grant writing (English and Hebrew, high success rate); published author (peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapter); development and delivery of training programs; and lecturing experience. A proven background in community leadership and innovation. Author of one of the first research studies on the dynamics of social business and their role in creating employment opportunity. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Specialties: General accessibility; workplace accommodations for people with disability; attitudinal change in workplaces; social business/enterprise - analysis, operationalisation and evaluation; research and evaluation; specialist knowledge in disability and employment, socioeconomic disadvantage across various populations