Tamara Sondgeroth received her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, followed by an MBA at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She is currently writing a book to help managers and executives establish successful teams. Tamara was a startup advisor and investor through roles as Principal at Legit Startups and Emphasis on Energy. Previously she started a Patient Advocacy business and was President and Executive Director of Midwest Lighting Institute, a non-profit dedicated to researching the impact of LED lighting on human health, safety, and/or productivity. She also served as Director of Energy Portfolios and Director of Operations for the Focus on Energy program from 2012 through 2015.