Taneshia Ballansaw

Taneshia Ballansaw is a seasoned professional in diversity and inclusion, currently serving as Senior Manager of Diversity Programs at Edwards Lifesciences since March 2023. Prior to this role, Taneshia held positions at Southern Company from April 2019 to March 2023, including DE&I Program Manager for Strategic Partnerships and Senior Recruiting Consultant. Taneshia also gained valuable experience as Talent Acquisition Manager at E.A. Renfroe & Company, Inc. from January 2015 to March 2019, and served as Director of Student Affairs and Academic Operations at Education Corporation of America from June 2010 to January 2015. Taneshia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from Xavier University of Louisiana.