Biography
Tara T. Woods, EdD,TTS, CPAHA, is a higher education leader and mental health professional with over a decade of experience supporting student well-being, inclusion, and success. She currently serves as the Director of Student Health Promotion and Prevention Services at
Oberlin, where she leads campus-wide initiatives in health education, wellness, and student support.
Woods holds an EdD in mental health counseling, an MS in forensic psychology, and a BS in criminal justice. She is a National Tobacco Treatment Specialist, holds a CPAHA credential, and is a certified QPR Gatekeeper Instructor. Additionally, she is qualified to train trainers for the NASPA Certified Peer Educators Program, empowering student leaders to drive peer-to-peer health initiatives. Her professional background spans clinical care coordination, crisis response, case management, and cocurricular education, with a focus on holistic, trauma-informed, and data-driven approaches to student care. Passionate about equity and access, she works collaboratively across campus to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
