Tanya Nixon

Tanya Nixon is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in supplier diversity and responsible sourcing, currently serving as the Director of Supplier Diversity at Aflac since August 2023. Previously, Tanya held the position of Director, Supplier Diversity & Responsible Sourcing at Visa from May 2021 to August 2023. At Kaiser Permanente, Tanya was instrumental in elevating diverse supplier spending from approximately $1.5 million to over $1 billion during tenure as Manager of Impact Spending/Supplier Diversity from March 2011 to May 2021. Earlier roles include Senior Supplier Diversity Consultant at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Diversity Program Manager at San Jose Water Company, and Program Manager - Indirect Procurement at Seagate Technology. Tanya holds an MBA in Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Saint Mary's College of California.