Tara Jaramillo

Tara Jaramillo is a Speech Language Pathologist who co-founded Positive Outcomes, Inc., in 1999 after recognizing the gap of services for families like hers who have children with disabilities. Based in Socorro, Positive Outcomes provides home healthcare, early intervention, DD Waiver, and school-based and outpatient services throughout central New Mexico to thousands of children and families. From its start twenty years ago, Jaramillo has successfully grown Positive Outcomes into a business that employs over 500 people.

Tara Jaramillo was born and raised in Socorro County and her family has roots in the area from before New Mexico was a state. Her family has been miners, entrepreneurs, ranchers, and educators. Tara grew up close to the land on a ranch in Water Canyon and owns a vineyard in Lemitar.

Tara’s Record

  • Socorro Consolidated School Board Member, 2021-current

  • CEO, Positive Outcomes, LLC, 1999-current

  • Chair, Socorro Democratic Party, 2018-2020

  • Chair, NM Next Generation Council 2020-Present

  • New Mexico State University, BA in special education, 1993

  • New Mexico State University, Masters in Speech Language Pathology, 1995

  • Family: four children, 5 grandchildren

Awards

  • Top Female Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, 2015

  • Socorro Hispano Chamber of Commerce Award, 2008

  • Socorro Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, 2007

  • Friends of the Communication Disorders Dept. NMSU, 2006