Theresa Avila Bimbela is driven to help others achieve their highest potential and live their best lives. TAB Professional Services, LLC was designed to be mindful of the struggles of others and to aid, when possible, both through passionate work resulting from programs implemented through successful grant funding and the formation of a philanthropic program.

Mrs. Bimbela has earned a master’s degree in education from Chapman University and a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies (elementary education) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. For the past five years, she has worked as a Grants Specialist, a Grants Nonprofit Subject Matter Expert, a Grants Director for a small nonprofit organization supporting K–8 initiatives and programs, a Grants Analyst II for a large community college, and a Program Specialist assisting on a multi-million dollar federal grant.

Mrs. Bimbela is proud of her career in administration and education, as she has served in the following various roles in the past: preschool director, police training coordinator, assistant director of academic support, online instructor, assistant professor, administrative secretary, technical copy editor, transcriptionist, program representative, bookkeeper, and accounting clerk.

During the pandemic, Theresa worked remotely and discovered she was better able to focus, manage her time and energy, and help solidify three times more funding for the institution than in pre-pandemic days. She quickly realized her skills and experience were in high demand and decided to focus on expanding her services.

Theresa Avila Bimbela is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and the National Grants Management Association, and a 2022 National Association of Women Business Owners Women of Distinction Accelerate Grant award winner.