Tanya Van Kirk

I am a marketing and communications leader with a career built at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and education. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led brand strategy, creative operations, and content development for organizations ranging from startups to global education organizations—always with a focus on clarity, connection, and measurable impact. My work spans enterprise website migrations, multi-channel content strategies, and campaigns that drive real engagement. I’ve managed all aspects of marketing operations, from building teams and systems from the ground up to leading cross-functional initiatives around cybersecurity, workforce development, and digital transformation. A consistent thread throughout my career has been a deep focus on customer experience, ensuring that every touchpoint, message, and interaction supports the organization’s mission while delivering value to its audience. I’m especially drawn to work that requires connecting the dots across complex systems, translating vision into strategy, and strategy into stories that move people. Finally, I'm a big fan of HubSpot, Asana, Slack, and ChatGPT, and I've been a user of ellipses, en and em dashes for a very long time and will never give them up. New connections always welcome!