Tanja completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a second Major in Human Resource Management at the University of Southern Queensland in 2009 and Psychology Honours at the University of Southern Qld in 2010. She is currently studying toward a Masters in Clinical Psychology at James Cook University.
Tanja has worked in Department of Human Services (also known as Centrelink and Department of Social Security) for many years. She is now working in the Department of Human Services as a Job Capacity Assessor.
Tanja is interested in positive psychology, mental health issues and Indigenous employment.
Tanja was a Valedictorian at the University of Southern Queensland Graduation in 2010.