Tara Stackpole

Director of Executive Operations

Tara Stackpole

With over a decade of experience in executive operations, communications, and hospitality, Tara Stackpole is a dedicated to the New Orleans' hospitality industry. As Director of Executive Operations at New Orleans & Company since 2023, she plays a key role in strategic planning, organizational and project management, and executive communications. 

Previously, Tara served as Executive Communications Coordinator for the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, leading executive messaging and stakeholder engagement. Her background also includes roles in luxury retail, with Friend & Company Fine Jewelers and Keil’s Antiques.  

Her expertise in brand management and operational efficiency was further refined through roles in luxury retail, at Friend & Company Fine Jewelers and at Keil’s Antiques. 

Tara also brings a global perspective to her work, having served as a Marketing Communications Editor at JLF Associates in Bangkok, Thailand. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Business from The University of Alabama. 

A proud resident of Mid-City, Tara enjoys life in New Orleans with her husband, Kyle, and their two dogs, Birdie and Smoky.