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Meet Tanya

Tanya N. Miller (she, her, elle) is a dynamic, visionary, results-driven strategist with 12+ years' experience in mental health policy, planning, and promotion.

She brings a strong record of strategic and sustainable project management and support, and a reputation for meaningful leadership, engagement, and community-building.

Whether in-person or on-screen, Tanya specializes in bringing people together, charting new paths, and raising expectations.

In addition to founding TnM Consulting, Tanya has worked at the Parole Board of Canada, Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses, Langara College, and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and Psychology (Hons.) from Carleton University, a Master of Arts in Criminology from Simon Fraser University, and post-grad certificates in Project Management, Anti-Racism, and Mental Health Law.

Tanya is very passionate about philanthropy and community-building, and is most proud of her five years as a Youth Mentor (Big Sister) in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Currently, Tanya Co-Chairs the Ottawa Parole Office Citizen Advisory Committee, where she advises Correctional Service Canada on its policies, programs, and services, and how it runs its correctional facilities and Community-Based Residential Facilities (halfway houses) across Greater Ottawa, Cornwall, and Nunavut.

In her spare time, you can find Tanya volunteering, exploring new cities, reading in her tea garden, or at the nearest bowling alley.

Specialties

  • A holistic review of policies, plans, procedures, and/or pedagogy that includes a situational needs assessment and tailored recommendations.

    • Research

    • Development

    • Implementation

    • Sustainable scaling

    • Project management

    • Stakeholder consultation

    • Events and conferences

    • Facilitation

    • Training

    • Workshops

    • Presentations

    • Literature reviews and environmental scans

    • Funding proposals and grant applications

    • Communication plans and campaigns

    • Marketing and social media

    • Report writing and editing

  • Areas of expertise in mental health promotion include:

    Workplaces
    Online spaces
    Youth and campus
    Suicide prevention
    Belonging, identity, and community

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Testimonials

  • Teresa Brooks

    Associate Director, International Student Services, Langara College
    Vancouver, BC

    “Tanya brings a rare and valuable combination of subject matter expertise, innovative thinking, and emotional intelligence to her work.

    Her approach is both organized and adaptable, and she navigates complex challenges with clarity and professionalism. What distinguishes Tanya as a leader is her integrity, self-awareness, and collaborative spirit.

    She fosters trust, encourages open dialogue, and brings people together around shared goals. Her ability to lead with both vision and empathy made a lasting impact on me, as well as many others at Langara.

    It was a genuine pleasure to work with Tanya. She is a dedicated and capable professional whose leadership and insight would be an asset to any organization or project.”

  • Carol Todd, MSc

    Founder, Amanda Todd Legacy Society
    Port Coquitlam, BC

    “Tanya's dedication to mental health is truly inspiring. Her insightful guidance as a consultant has helped countless individuals navigate their challenges and achieve greater well-being.

    Tanya is organized, collaborative, a problem-solver, and skilled in leading groups to achieve their vision.

    Her compassionate approach and expertise make Tanya a trusted and invaluable resource in the field.”

  • Charles C. Smith

    Project Lead, Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice (CNERJ)
    Toronto, ON

    “Tanya did a fantastic job synthesizing and fine-tuning a lot of information in a short amount of time; her eye for detail helped us identify gaps, clarify goals, and reach a bigger audience.

    Tanya’s deep understanding of intersectional issues and focus on meaningful, actionable change has made Tanya a key partner in our efforts toward dismantling systemic barriers and amplifying marginalized voices.

    Beyond Tanya's professional expertise, she is incredibly engaging and collaborative, making her a joy to work with.”

  • Dr. Andrew Szeto, PhD

    Executive Director, Office of Institutional Commitments
    Director, Mental Health Strategy
    University of Calgary
    Calgary, AB

    “Tanya comes with tons of knowledge and experience in the mental health field.

    I have always appreciated her great organization skills and preparation, in addition to her ability to get things done.”

  • Dr. Richard Christie, BSc. D.D.S. FAGD

    Co-Chair, Ottawa Parole Citizen Advisory Committee
    Ottawa, ON

    “Tanya is essential to the leadership and operation of Canada's Citizen Advisory Committees—volunteers engaged at the institutional, community, and federal levels who are governed by law to build stronger links between Correctional Service Canada, prisons, halfway houses, and the public.

    As Co-Chair, Tanya has the rare quality of seeing the big picture along with dealing in the fine details. Her dedication to our initiatives is an inspiration for us all.”

  • Elder Jean Wasegijig

    Elder-in-Residence and Instructor, Vancouver Community College
    Traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples

    “I first met Tanya when she reached out to me in 2023. I made some recommendations and Tanya completed them immediately. This tells me how resourceful and dedicated she is in her work, and in supporting Decolonization and Indigenization—she focused on what she had to do and did it diligently and promptly.

    It made the Elders and I feel supported and honoured to have Tanya ask us for our input.”

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