Tamara Puffer is a Presbyterian pastor and former professional violinist. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with her husband, Michael Galovic, and their energetic dog, Sparky. She is active in two churches, volunteers with a ministry to homeless persons, and has served as a chaplain to elders with Alzheimer's disease. Tamara and Michael are co-founders and co-facilitators of the Brainstormers Collective, a support and advocacy group for survivors of traumatic brain injury.