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(USA, Retired)
EXPERTISE
Forging genuine, high-performing, teams and delivering results at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels in challenging and chaotic circumstances, worldwide, while creating a happy, healthy, and positive work environment. Proven strategic planner in developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for a global organization.
EXPERIENCE
Tania spent significant time assigned to operational force units at the Division and Corps level. In her final years of service, Tania managed all aspects of human resources for the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps), a global organization of 10,000+ people, including recruiting and retention. During her career, Tania served in numerous assignments throughout the U.S. and in Europe. She led teams of over 200 diverse personnel and managed budgets up to 84.5 million dollars. Tania has been a prosecutor, a national security law attorney, a general counsel, a legal aid attorney, a claims attorney, an Army liaison to Congress, and a senior managing partner. Tania also led teams and served as the senior legal advisor to General Officers while deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan.
AWARDS
Tania is a recipient of the Burton Award for Public Service in the Military, a non-profit awards program that recognizes public-sector professionals. Her military awards include two Bronze Stars for excellence in combat operations and six Legions of Merit for achievements during her various assignments.
EDUCATION
B.A., Criminal Justice, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
J.D., Law, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan
LL.M., Military Law, The Judge Advocate General’s School, Charlottesville, Virginia
M.S., National Security Strategy, National War College, Washington, D.C.
PERSONAL
Tania thrives on physical fitness and is an avid gym rat, where she can frequently be found in the early morning hours. She also enjoys learning about human dynamics and ways to affect a positive, healthy, and encouraging environment full of goodness.
