Tanya Salyers

Tanya Salyers currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), a role commenced in July 2024. Previously, Tanya held the position of Director of Advocacy at YWCA Columbus, where responsibilities included leading the agency's advocacy program focused on racial and gender equity and other systemic issues. Tanya has also contributed to COTA as Community Relations Manager, engaging with nonprofit and civic stakeholders. Prior positions include Digital Communications & Engagement Manager at Innovation Ohio, Marketing & Communications Manager at The Women's Fund of Central Ohio, and roles in various capacities at Overmyer Hall Associates, Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc., and Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio. Tanya earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Shawnee State University and attended The Ohio State University.