DISASTER RECOVERY EXPERTS

Tamara Scott-Scharper

Executive Manager

Tamara Scott-Scharper is a senior disaster recovery professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting California disaster operations and state and federal recovery programs. Her expertise includes the California Disaster Assistance Act, FEMA Public Assistance, Fire Management Assistance Grants, and executive coordination.

During her Cal OES career, Tamara served as Joint Field Office State Chief of Staff from 2013 through 2020, providing strategic support for all California’s presidentially declared disasters during that period. She led the agency’s proclamation team, managing local government requests for assistance and drafting the Governor’s letters to the President requesting federal disaster assistance. She coordinated California’s recovery activities under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant program from its inception through her retirement in 2023, serving as the state’s primary recovery contact for much of that period.

As Executive Manager with DRE, Tamara coordinates with leadership and technical specialists to advance client recovery projects. She researches program requirements, develops and reviews recovery documentation, and prepares client correspondence. She also coordinates assignments and provides executive and administrative support for the firm.