About Us

Tamara Simms is a devoted wife, mother of six, caregiver, mentor, and community advocate whose life is grounded in faith, family, and service. Her involvement with Family First Advocacy grew from a deeply personal place. As a caregiver for her father, who lives with a disability and dementia, Tamara understands the emotional, practical, and often unseen challenges families and caregivers face. That experience, along with her deep love for children with disabilities, inspired her to help create stronger support systems for families who may feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unheard.

Tamara is a certified mentor and mindset trainer who is passionate about helping people recognize their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and move forward with greater confidence. She is also a certified group facilitator with Circle of Parents, where she helps create welcoming, judgment-free spaces for parents and caregivers to connect, share their experiences, and encourage one another. As a mental health advocate, Tamara is especially interested in holistic approaches that support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Service is a natural part of Tamara’s life. She is actively involved in her church community and regularly participates in service projects that meet practical needs and bring people together. Whether she is supporting a caregiver, encouraging a parent, or helping organize a community program, Tamara leads with compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make others feel seen and supported.

Outside of her advocacy work, Tamara owns a hobby farm and loves cooking for her family and friends. She is an avid reader who also enjoys traveling, experiencing the local culture wherever she goes, hiking, kayaking, and working out. Tamara brings warmth, energy, lived experience, and a strong sense of purpose to Family First Advocacy. She is committed to helping families feel empowered, connected, and reminded that they do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone.