About Tanya
Tanya Quakawoot (they/them) is a Dharumbal Blak queer person based in Meeanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country, which is colonially known as “Brisbane, Queensland”.
Tanya is a postgraduate-trained and practising Indigenous Trauma Recovery Specialist of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander descent. Tanya is currently working in project management in the violence prevention sector leading advocacy and change for improved recovery pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing domestic and family violence. Tanya has worked in the public sector for more than 25 years and specialises in ethical leadership practices.
Tanya completed a Bachelor of Justice majoring in Critical Criminology. They are the Co-founder of IndigiLez, a leadership and support group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander lesbians and non-binary people. Tanya is also a Cultural Adviser connected with the LGBTI Legal Service (Meeanjin) and Rainbow Families (Turrbal and Yuggera Country).
Tanya is passionate about social justice, Blak queer politics, ethical governance, and health advocacy.
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“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
MAYA ANGELOU