Remembering Tara Muhlhauser

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tara Muhlhauser, former Executive Director of North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition.

Tara joined NDDSVC (then known as CAWS North Dakota) as the Executive Director in April of 2020, bringing with her more than four decades of experience as a social worker, attorney, educator, advocate, and leader dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and survivors throughout North Dakota. Tara served on many boards, including serving as President of the Board of Directors for NDDSVC before becoming the Executive Director. Her commitment to justice, safety, and systems change shaped every aspect of her work and left an enduring impact on our organization and the communities we serve.

We extend our deepest condolences to Tara’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by her work and friendship. Her legacy will continue through the countless individuals she mentored, the systems she helped improve, and the communities she strengthened.

We will remember her for the compassion she brought to our work and the joy she brought to our team. May she rest in peace, and may we all make the world a little more like Tara envisioned it: full of growth, hope, and people who care for one another.