She served in a variety of leadership roles in the public and private sector on state and federal energy policy issues and was appointed by Michigan Governor Whitmer to the Michigan Council on Climate Solutions and the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force.

Tanya is co-founder and facilitator for Advancing White Anti-Racist Education (AWARE), providing training and supported conversations on systemic inequities and tools for change. She was also the lead author of State Energy Justice Roundtable Series: Participation in Decision Making, a publication of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.

She has a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law with a concentration in environmental and natural resource law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Oakland University. She is licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Tanya believes that systems change starts with personal change. She is dedicated to her own continued learning and growth as the basis for offering training and facilitation to support others, particularly those who identify as white. We all have unique opportunities to make a difference.

Tanya joyfully nerds out on podcasts and documentaries whenever possible in between driving kids to and fro and walking the dog. You may also find Tanya practicing or teaching meditation. Reach out if you’re interested!