In this section, we recognize KVC staff and partners who are making a difference.

Tamara Nichols, Logan Permanency Case Manager started working for KVC initially in June 2003 as a Family Support Specialist. In September of 2006 she was promoted to supervisor where she remained until July of 2011. At that point, she transitioned to a Marketing Coordinator position and then Team Leader.

In January of 2013, Tamara returned to KVC as a Permanency Case Manager. She currently serves foster homes in the Logan and Mingo areas, and has recently started a role as an Adoption Worker. Tamara reports that she is glad to be back working with the children in foster care in this area, in a community that she was welcomed into with open arms after moving here from Ohio. Tamara also notes that she enjoys being back with her KVC family in the Logan office that has always been a great support to her.

Tamara grew up in northern Ohio and attended Bluffton College where she received her Bachelors degree in Social Work. She is married and has two daughters. In her leisure time, Tamara enjoys swimming, reading and spending time with her family.