Tanya Porter, Sphr, Gphr
About Tanya Porter, Sphr, Gphr
Tanya Porter is a Senior Vice President of People & Culture, currently serving at NWEA and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. With extensive experience in human resources, she focuses on enhancing employee experience and promoting equitable practices within organizations.
Work at NWEA
Tanya Porter serves as the Senior Vice President of People & Culture at NWEA, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she has focused on enhancing the employee experience through effective people integration and organizational design. Her efforts include the development of equitable operating principles and practices within the organization. Under her leadership, HR teams have been aligned with business strategies to improve operational efficiency and impact.
Current Role at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
In 2023, Tanya Porter took on the role of Senior Vice President of Talent Management at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in Boston, Massachusetts. This position allows her to further influence talent strategies and initiatives within the organization, building on her extensive experience in human resources and organizational development.
Education and Expertise
Tanya Porter holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 1988 to 1990. She also earned a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Portland State University in 2000. Currently, she is pursuing an MBA in International Business at Marylhurst University. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational strategy.
Background in Human Resources
Prior to her current roles, Tanya Porter worked at Tripwire, Inc. as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2006 to 2011. During her tenure, she implemented progressive HR programs aimed at enhancing organizational diversity, inclusion, and retention. Her experience in various HR capacities has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead strategic HR initiatives effectively.
Achievements in HR Strategy
Throughout her career, Tanya Porter has led initiatives that significantly improved organizational practices. She has been instrumental in developing HR teams that align with business strategies, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Additionally, her focus on uplifting the employment brand through strategic HR initiatives has contributed to a more inclusive and diverse workplace.