Ohio Lions MD13 - OH7

DG Tamarra Parker-Stephens

DG Tamarra has been a member of the Millersport Lions Club in good standing since May 2006 and has served in numerous roles, including 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, President, Past President, Board Member, and Membership Chair. She has also served as Club Administrator, LCIF Chair, and Service Chair, and remains actively engaged in club committees and fundraising efforts. A dedicated community connector, she has strengthened partnerships with local government, nonprofits, and businesses, and was instrumental in founding the Laker Leo Club, serving as its Charter Advisor.

At the district level, Lion Tamarra currently serves as District Governor for OH7. Her previous service includes 2nd and 1st Vice District Governor, Global Service Team Coordinator, Global Extension Team Coordinator, Zone Chair, Contests Chair, District Administrator, and Region 1 and Region 2 Chair. At the multiple district level, she was the inaugural MD13 New Voices Committee Chair, serving in that role for three years, promoting inclusion and celebrating the diverse voices that strengthen Lionism across service, leadership, membership, and marketing.

A passionate advocate for membership growth and engagement, Lion Tamarra is the author of The Recruiter’s Passport, a resource adopted by Lions clubs and Multiple Districts worldwide. She has also served as a presenter at the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum and enjoys coaching and mentoring Lions through officer development sessions, Guiding Lion workshops, Regional Lions Leadership Institutes (RLLI), and Vice District Governor trainings.

A lifelong learner, Lion Tamarra is a certified Lions International Faculty Development Institute Instructor, has earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees through Lions University, and is a certified Guiding Lion.

She is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and recipient of the International Leadership Medal, multiple MD13 service and leadership awards, New Voices recognitions, the OLERF Visionary Award, and the Journey of Hope Award.

She has personally sponsored more than 50 new members into her home club and was instrumental in establishing the Pleasantville Lions Club.

Beyond Lions, she holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and is ABD in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her professional background includes work as a historical archaeologist, educator, research chemist, and small business owner. She enjoys kayaking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

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