Tamar Mishkin - MEd, CRSS
Tamar Mishkin is the Founder and Director of La’briut, a mental health peer support network for Jewish women established in 2019. Driven by her own lived experience with mental health challenges, Tamar launched La’briut to provide compassionate camaraderie and connection for women navigating personal or familial mental health journeys. Through multiple monthly facilitated support groups, La’briut offers a safe, empathetic space for participants to share, heal, and feel less alone.
Tamar’s commitment to education and advocacy is reflected in her academic and professional path. She earned her undergraduate degree in Education from Sarah Hartman Women’s College of Touro at HTC and spent a decade teaching students in grades 3–12. She later completed her master’s degree in educational administration from Loyola University, broadening her leadership scope.
As a Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Tamar brings deep personal insight and professional expertise to her peer support work. Prior to founding La’briut, she co-founded Chazkeinu, an international peer-led organization for mental health support within the Jewish community.
Tamar lives in Chicago with her husband Josh and their two children. She is recognized as a beacon of hope and resilience, using her voice and experience to uplift others and champion mental wellness.