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Tanya has been advising clients on strategic planning, environmental management and community engagement strategies for over 15 years.  Her advice has contributed directly to successful policy and project outcomes for both government and private sector clients.  Tanya’s commitment to environmental and social planning principles as a core consideration alongside all other aspects of programme and project management has led most recently to successful outcomes for:
  • Eco-towns planning policy in England
  • implementation of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive in the UK  and
  • timely delivery of sustainability appraisal for new high speed rail (known as HS2) in the UK.
With a Masters in Environmental Studies and Bachelor of Applied Science in Planning, Tanya brings together an in-depth knowledge of land use, spatial planning, environmental management and public participation disciplines.  She has worked on over 70 projects in the private/public sector, and has managed several large multi-disciplinary projects in the UK and on overseas development aid projects, in the following sectors:
  • urban development and planning
  • recreation
  • water supply and sanitation
  • transport
  • mining  and
  • other industrial and infrastructure plans and projects. 
Tanya is a Certified Practising Planner (through the Planning Institute of Australia), and a Licensed IAP2 Trainer (through the International Association for Public Participation). She is also a part time Senior Lecturer in Planning at the University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom; and Associate with the Temple Group Ltd
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Testimonials
 
“Tanya is is brilliant at what she does. She is passionate about public participation; well organised and a clear headed decision-maker. Her contribution, over many years, to the work of the other Directors of IAP2 UK/Ireland and to the establishment and growth of the Company ensured it received high quality professional attention when it was needed most. I have no hesitation in endorsing Tanya.”  Geoff Fagan, CEO, The CADISPA Trust - July 2010
 
“Tanya is a gifted trainer. She brings knowledge, energy, pertinent stories, and inquiry to the trainer room. She fosters discussion to augment and enhance students learning. She is a terrific asset.” Mary Hamel, trainer and master trainer, IAP2 - July 2010
 
“Tanya has recently been licensed as a trainer to deliver the IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation. Tanya will draw on a breadth of experience in citizen engagement at the policy, planning and service delivery levels to train and develop more practitioners in the field of public participation.” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value  Moira Deslandes, Executive Director, IAP2 - July 2010

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