Tanya Chavez Cropp
About Tanya Chavez Cropp
Tanya Chavez Cropp is the Manager of R&D Science and Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in engineering and operations across various industries.
Title
Tanya Chavez Cropp currently holds the position of Manager, R&D Science and Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Since 2019, Tanya Chavez Cropp has been working as the Manager, R&D Science and Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this role, she leads the Tester Development Team within the Integrated Stockpile Evaluation Department, showcasing her expertise in designing and developing new test systems for evaluating new materials and stockpiled weapons.
Previous Positions
Tanya Chavez Cropp has extensive experience in various leadership positions. From 2016 to 2019, she worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a Research & Development Science & Engineering, Systems Engineering. Prior to that, she served as Director of Operations at Oso BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC from 2015 to 2016. She held multiple roles at Merck, including Director of Engineering (2013-2015) and Associate Director of Engineering (2011-2013) in Durham, North Carolina. She also held managerial roles at Shire HGT, Amgen, and Agilent Technologies earlier in her career.
Educational Background
Tanya Chavez Cropp holds an MS in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Biotechnology from the University of Colorado Boulder, obtained between 1992 and 1994. She completed her BS in Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University from 1987 to 1991.
Expertise and Skills
Tanya Chavez Cropp is proficient in the design and development of test systems for evaluating new materials and stockpiled weapons. She has strong knowledge in sterile bulk, fill/finish, and contract manufacturing operations. She focuses on continuous improvement initiatives and new product introductions, and is committed to personal and team development by routinely giving and soliciting feedback to enhance team communication and accomplishments.