CommUnityCare Health Centers is excited to share that its Chief Strategy Officer and Interim Chief Operating Officer, Tara Trower, has been honored by Austin Woman Magazine for her exceptional work in social impact.  

“I’m honored by this recognition — both personally and on behalf of CommUnityCare,” said Trower. 

Selected from a pool of more than 250 nominees across a wide range of categories, Trower was recognized for her unwavering commitment to health equity and her leadership in advancing the CommUnityCare Health Centers mission throughout Central Texas. The Social Impact Award celebrates individuals and organizations that embed social good into the very core of their values, strategies, and daily operations.  

“Federally Qualified Health Centers — like CommUnityCare — exist across the country. More than 1,300 of us. Our mission is simple but profound: to provide high-quality primary and preventive care to people who might otherwise go without because of where they live, how much money they make or the color of their skin,” said Trower. “CommUnityCare, in partnership with Central Health, is one of the nation’s largest FQHCs. Last year alone, we served more than 140,000 Central Texans across nearly half a million visits.” 

Trower’s recognition not only highlights her dedication but also shines a light on the critical role that community health centers play in building a healthier, more equitable future that transforms lives.  

“Let me be clear: healthcare — especially nonprofit healthcare for underserved communities — is not work for the faint of heart. But it is work that transforms lives. And it’s been a privilege to be surrounded by such extraordinary leaders — most of them women,” added Trower. 

Trower has served as the CommUnityCare Health Centers Chief Strategy Officer since 2021 and most recently, now serves as its Interim Chief Operating Officer.