Tamika Roach-Attard has a background in psychology, career education, and primary teaching. As a part of the Education Futures Academy, she is passionate about delivering career development programs in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide while supporting disadvantaged students through pre-access equity initiatives. She builds partnerships with schools to offer hands-on experiences that boost students’ awareness, self-efficacy, and agency in career education.

Tamika leads and coordinates the Careers Compass programs for Year 6 and Year 10 students, aligning with ACARA V9 General Capabilities, the Australian Blueprint for Career Development, and the SACE Exploring Identities and Futures subject. She also recruits, mentors, and trains domestic and international pre-service teachers—both undergraduate and postgraduate—to participate in these programs, enhancing their confidence and experience in educational settings before graduation.

Additionally, Tamika is an approved supervisor for psychology placement students undertaking their field placement. She mentors them in applying psychological theory and skills in real-world educational environments. Through her work, Tamika demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, education, and the career development of school students and future university graduates.