Tanya Howard is a highly accomplished communications professional with experience navigating diverse industries. She has served as a corporate function leader and consultant, winning numerous awards for her innovative and impactful work. Howard is an expert in strategic planning, marketing and executive communications, media relations, and public affairs. Her early career includes working as a reporter for the Associated Press and as the assistant chief of communications for the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. Howard earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from The Ohio State University and a master's degree in management from Antioch University Midwest. She currently serves as the president of TMH Communications, and has previously held positions including assistant professor at The Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University, first vice president of external affairs at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and director of corporate communications at The Mazer Corporation.