Tammy Ames is the Director of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), where she is dedicated to supporting Texans with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals. She oversees the Division’s diverse portfolio of programs including the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, the Office of Blind Services (including the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) program), the Business Enterprises of Texas Program (BET) and the Purchasing from People with Disabilities (PPD) Program.

With over 20 years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation field, Tammy’s career has evolved from a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to leadership roles in Utah and Texas, including a previous role as the VR Division’s Deputy Division Director of Field Services Delivery at TWC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from Utah Valley State University and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from Utah State University. A graduate of the Texas Governor’s Executive Development Program, Tammy is passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to realize their potential through meaningful careers.