Tiffany Chan Ph.D.

Tiffany Chan, PhD, PMP has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they hold an interim role at the Chicago Botanic Garden as the Associate Vice President of Community Engagement/Windy City Harvest. In this position, they oversee various programs focused on urban agriculture, workforce development, and community health initiatives. Tiffany manages a team of 40+ individuals and a budget of over $5 million.

Additionally, Tiffany serves as a Data Strategist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where they provide guidance on database management, reporting, and data-driven decision-making strategies. Tiffany is skilled in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI for integrated reporting solutions.

Prior to their current roles, Tiffany worked at Northwestern University as a Systems Analyst on the Facilities Connect team. In this role, they supported the IBM Tririga system, providing technical support, system configuration enhancements, and reporting solutions. Tiffany also served as the enterprise-level OnBase System Administrator and executed projects to improve the accuracy of the Space Cost Studies process.

Before their time at Northwestern University, Tiffany worked at the Kellogg School of Management in various roles. As a Systems Analyst Associate, they acted as a project manager and technical resource for the Slate CRM system. Tiffany managed system permissions, onboarding, and training for stakeholders. Additionally, they worked as a User Support Specialist.

Tiffany's earlier experience includes serving as a Service Learning Facilitator at the Center for Talent Development, where they developed partnerships with community organizations, and as the Executive Director at the Eden Place Nature Center, where they supervised various programs and managed partnerships. Tiffany also worked as an Education Coordinator at the Eden Place Nature Center and as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University.

Overall, Tiffany Chan, PhD, PMP has a comprehensive background in project management, data strategy, and leadership, with a focus on community engagement and environmental initiatives.

Tiffany Chan, PhD, PMP, holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. Previously, they obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego. In addition to their academic degrees, Tiffany has also obtained certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in October 2020 and SQL Scripting Fundamentals from AcademyX Computer Training in August 2017. Tiffany has also completed an Applied Project Management Certificate program at Northwestern University.