Tanya trained as a secondary teacher and over the years has applied her organisational and communication skills in a variety of roles. She has worked in education and training, community services, recruitment, local government and the health sector. Since 2006, Tanya has been employed as an administrative assistant in several firms, including M.S. Tunstall & Co.

In her spare time, Tanya enjoys participating in outdoor activities with her husband and two young daughters.