Tanya holds a dual degree in Jewish Studies and Pedagogy, and she is also an alumna of Paideia – the Institute of Jewish Studies in Sweden. Additionally, she holds a Peer Support Specialist certificate in Adult Mental Health. Her work experience includes working with Hillel Russia, The Global Day of Jewish Learning, and serving as the RSJ Director of Jewish Education and community manager at Moishe House. She was also a co-founder of the Jewish educational project JewF.I.S.H., which aimed to make Jewish culture and text accessible and inspiring.

Currently, Tanya serves as the lead educator at the Multicultural Training Institute at LCSNW (Lutheran Community Services Northwest), where she assists diverse communities of immigrants and refugees in accessing education and support.

Her special interests lie in the Haggadah, connections between Jewish classical texts and modern life, promoting mental health and self-care, and Russian-Speaking Jewish culture and identity.

Tanya has been a lead educator on many Moishe House staff-led retreats in North America and the FSU.

She is passionate about opening learning opportunities for everyone and fostering understanding and connection within diverse communities.