Join us live for a Summit Session with Tara Zoumer (Tarky Lee), artist, writer, and professional childcare provider, as she shares the heartfelt story behind her debut illustrated book, The Giving Back Tree.

Raised by a Montessori teacher and rooted in a lifelong love of education and creativity, Tara found her true calling working with children. After years in marketing, she rediscovered joy and purpose in childcare — supporting over 75 families across the Bay Area and blending her artistic spirit with the world’s most meaningful work: helping young people grow.

In this inspiring session, Tara will explore:

How caregiving and creativity intersect in early childhood

The real-life inspiration behind The Giving Back Tree

What trees — and children — can teach us about resilience and renewal

Tips for nannies and educators who want to nurture imagination in their daily work

Tara believes that “the stories we tell ourselves and others have the power to reshape our lives and heal our hearts.”
Join us for a session that celebrates creativity, nature, and the quiet magic of giving back.

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