Throughout her professional career, Tanya has worked at the intersection of psychology, technology, and healthcare. She is an accomplished global executive with over 10 years senior leadership experience and over 17 years’ experience in technology development and operational leadership of clinical research – specifically focussed on the measurement of cognition.

Tanya has spent the last 17 years working at Cogstate, a cognitive science company operating in the field of technology and neuroscience, with a specific focus on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In her most recent role as Vice President, Healthcare & Research Tanya was responsible for the strategic direction for the Healthcare business at Cogstate and lead the global strategic relationship with pharmaceutical company Eisai. Within this context, Tanya also oversaw operational delivery of computerised cognitive testing to individuals and physicians globally, as well as central nervous system disease research studies.

Tanya also serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of San Carlo Homes for the Aged and is Deputy Chairperson on the Board of The Haven Day Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.