Tanya Elese’s professional background is in Human Resources. She works at the Library of Parliament since 2016, and her current role is HR Generalist in Organizational Services. Prior to the Library, she has been an HR Advisor and Generalist with the University of Ottawa for 8 years. Her expertise is to provide strategic advice on a wide range of HR issues, not only to managers but to the entire organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). She is currently pursuing her graduate studies in Project Management at l’Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), aiming to obtain her master’s degree in 2022. Her hobby is knitting and crocheting that she uses as a channel to provide black girls and boys with dolls that reflect their image.
She enjoys taking advantage of long walks through the trails of the Outaouais National Park or spending time with her family enjoying good times. Tanya is an activist in her heart. She is always prompted to contribute to different awareness actions or campaigns for women, children, or black people. Her motto: Awareness is key! She hopes to bring her contribution and expertise to the Patient Advisory and Advocacy Council (PAAC) of SCAGO, an organization whose mission is in line with her deepest values and helps advance the sickle cell cause in Canada.
