Tanya is a seasoned Human Resources leader with 20 years of experience shaping people‑centered cultures, strengthening organizational performance, and developing leaders at every level. Her career blends deep expertise in employee relations, coaching, adult learning, and organizational development, allowing her to navigate complex workplace dynamics with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight.

Tanya holds a B.A. in Business Management from Columbia College Chicago, an M.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, and an M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Walden University. She also earned an Entrepreneurship Certificate from Cornell University and maintains her PHR certification.

Known for her collaborative leadership style, Tanya builds trust quickly and creates environments where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. She excels at designing coaching frameworks, developing leaders’ communication skills, and implementing HR practices that elevate engagement and accountability.

Across her two decades in the field, Tanya has partnered with executives, managers, and cross‑functional teams to drive culture transformation, streamline HR processes, and foster equitable, inclusive workplaces. She is motivated by the opportunity to help organizations strengthen their people systems, cultivate authentic leadership, and create conditions where teams can do their best work.

Tanya brings a steady, thoughtful presence to every space she enters — blending strategic HR expertise with a genuine commitment to connection, learning, and long‑term organizational health.

Tanya currently serves as a board committee member for the NAAAHR Chicago Chapter.