Ambar Tavarez

Ambar Tavarez

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ambar Tavarez (she/her) is currently the Chief Operations Officer at the Africa – America Institute. She is a Certified Nonprofit Accountant Professional and has completed intensive office operation workshops with additional certifications in legal secretarial skills, Outlook, Power Point, Word and Expert Excel. 

Ambar began her career in the non–profit sector as an intern for the Africa – America Institute in Feb 2017 and was hired as an Administrative Assistant that year. During the time when she was completing High School, Ambar had the opportunity to intern for Prospect Interfaith Family Inn, where she was a Special Education Teacher Assistant. 

Prior to coming to the United States, Ambar was the Office Manager and IT Director at the wholesale stores, Surtidora Tita & Tavarez, located in the Dominican Republic.