About

Tanasia encourages individuals to live authentically. She works with teams, schools, and organizations to strategically cultivate mutually transformational spaces. She is the Head of Belonging and Wellness at The Francis W. Parker School in San Diego, CA. She is the former Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cheshire Academy, an internationally-minded preparatory school in Connecticut, and Commissioner for the CAIS Commission on Diversity In Independent Schools. Her journey as a diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate began over twenty years ago as a student facilitator within the New England Independent School network. She is passionate about helping communities develop tools to navigate change and growth. In addition to her work with schools and organizations, Tanasia is a birth doula focusing on providing perinatal services to underserved communities. Before her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Tanasia worked in financial services at Bridgewater Associates, LLC. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Africana Studies from Williams College (MA). 

Tanasia is also an Olympic Development Track and Field athlete, specializing in the triple jump event. She is a three-time National Champion and the current National Record Holder for Puerto Rico. Tanasia is a graduate of Williams College (MA), where she was a three-time NCAA National Champion and 12-time All-American, and the recipient of the Nell C. Jackson Award from the National Association for Girls and Women in Sports. Tanasia has coached at the Division I (Vanderbilt- SEC) and Division III levels. She returns to the sport after a two-year departure. She credits her return to the immeasurable motivation, inspiration, and support from her daughter and partner.