Tanya Bustamante

Tanya Bustamante is an experienced public health professional currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department for the City of Berkeley since July 2013. In this role, Tanya oversees services for Berkeley's older adult population, managing budget, staff development, and strategic planning. Previous positions include Aging Services Division Manager, Health Services Supervisor, and Tobacco Prevention Program Manager, where responsibilities encompassed program oversight, policy proposal drafting, and collaboration with community partners. Tanya also worked at the San Francisco Department of Public Health as Planning Coordinator and held various roles with the City of Berkeley focused on public health preparedness and pandemic flu initiatives. Educational background includes a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley.