Executive Governance Manager

Tara Stephenson

Tara is the Executive Governance Manager at NEBDN, supporting the Executive Team and Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance practices across the organisation. Tara also serves as Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Tara joined NEBDN in December 2016 as an Assessment and Awards Officer, where she supported the delivery of written National Diploma and Post-Registration exams, as well as face-to-face OSCE exams across the country. After more than three years in the Assessment and Awards team, Tara was promoted to Executive Assistant to the CEO in February 2019. In this role, her responsibilities varied day to day, including supporting the Board of Trustees, managing projects, contributing to HR initiatives, and fostering a positive organisational culture. Tara is known for her proactive approach and exceptional problem-solving skills.

In December 2025 Tara was promoted as Executive Governance Manager where she oversees governance processes to ensure compliance, transparency, and accountability within NEBDN. She works closely with the Board and Executive Team to maintain high standards of corporate governance, manage policies and procedures, and support strategic decision-making.

Although Tara’s primary role is to ensure the Executive Team operates at its best, her knowledge of the dental profession continues to grow. She values being part of a team with such depth of expertise.

Tara is passionate about creating a culture of positivity and collaboration within NEBDN, an environment where colleagues support and celebrate each other’s successes. She is proud to contribute to an organisation with such a wealth of knowledge and looks forward to continuing to make an impact.