Tanya Simpson

Tanya Simpson is a published author and dynamic speaker whose expertise is preparing and empowering high-potential women to become impactful leaders at the next level. Her debut book, Up from the Water, is already receiving praise from reviewers around the world. Tanya is an attorney, a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and a Certified Professional Life Coach. In her twenty-five years of leadership in the legal and financial services industries, she has developed and implemented organizational change management strategies to lead teams through restructuring and merger and acquisition activity while successfully maintaining employee engagement and retaining top talent. Tanya holds an MBA from the University of San Diego and a JD from Florida State University. She also holds Product Strategy and Strategic Change Management certificates from Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and a Mergers and Acquisitions certificate from Columbia Business School. In addition to her corporate activities, Tanya is also the founder of The Music Garden, a faith-based community music center located in Sonora, California. Tanya lives in the small mountain town of Twain Harte, California, with her Belgian Malinois dog, Sequoia, and tuxedo cat, Zoe.