Tanya moved back to India after graduating from Franklin and Marshall College, Pennsylvania, with a degree in psychology. Inspired by the movement, she joined the Teach For India’s team as a Recruitment Associate. She subsequently managed the organisation’s recruitment efforts for its West, East and International portfolios, before transitioning to lead the organisation's Selection process. Tanya is committed to ensuring that the best candidates are brought on board the program – those who will transform the lives of their students and will strive to put them on a different life path.