About

Hi, I’m Tamara Biggs. I’m an engineer, product manager, author, and mental health advocate who has fully recovered from schizophrenia. My journey through severe mental illness was long and challenging, but through a combination of medicine, therapy, and the incredible power of neuroplasticity, I was able to rebuild my life and thrive again.

I’ve spent over 12 years working in software development and product management, specializing in ERP solutions for the energy sector. Outside of tech, I founded Local Canvas Calgary, a community initiative that connects local artists with venues to showcase and sell their work—a project close to my heart as someone with a lifelong passion for the arts.

I also wrote Too Far From the Path, a deeply personal memoir about my experiences with psychosis and recovery. Today, I share my story openly through writing and public speaking because I believe in breaking stigma, offering hope, and showing that full recovery is possible.

When I’m not working or speaking, I love painting, supporting my daughter’s creative passions, and enjoying time with my partner and family.