November 2026 Volunteer Spotlight: Tammy Manning Dickerson, MBA, CP

Tammy Manning Dickerson, MBA, CP, is the Head of Legal & Risk Management Operations for a dental manufacturer in Orange County, California. She serves on NALA’s Certifying Board and as NALA Liaison for the Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA).

She has an MBA from California Baptist University. Through OCPA, she earned the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to the paralegal profession and the progress of OCPA, contributions to the growth and development of the paralegal profession, and extended community involvement.

Tammy decided to volunteer for NALA to help where she could.

“I have always wanted to pay it forward and mentor people because I have had so many great mentors throughout my career,” she said.

Since she is a Certified Paralegal (CP^®), Tammy recognizes the value of NALA certification and the importance of the Certifying Board’s work.

“We work very hard as a team to ensure the test maintains its integrity,” she said.

Her favorite part of serving with NALA is getting to collaborate with dedicated volunteers. As a NALA member, she is grateful for the great relationships she has formed. Her advice to fellow members is to give back when they can.

Tammy has fond memories of the 2023 NALA Conference & Expo in Boston.

“The sights and ambiance of the area and the attendees were very enjoyable,” she said.

Her current goal is to learn more about AI to help avoid redundancy in her work. Outside of her professional endeavors, she loves to teach and play mahjong. If she could instantly master any hobby, she would choose sewing.