Tanya Peterson

Tanya Peterson has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Tanya is currently the SVP, People Operations at Heliogen, a renewable energy technology company. In this role, they focus on eliminating the need for fossil fuels in heavy industry and powering a sustainable future. Prior to this, Tanya served as a Human Resources Director at Los Angeles Capital Management LLC, where they managed assets for leading institutions around the world. Tanya also worked at YP, The Real Yellow Pages® as a Human Resources Business Partner, Executive Director, providing HR leadership to over 500 employees. Tanya's career includes a significant tenure at Idealab, where they held the position of Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, they managed HR operations and talent acquisition for Idealab and its portfolio companies. Additionally, Tanya has experience as an HR Manager at Creative Channel Services and as an HR Generalist at Global Sourcing Services. Overall, Tanya has demonstrated expertise in HR strategy, organizational design, talent acquisition, and employee engagement throughout their career.

Tanya Peterson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Hartwick College. Tanya also obtained a Regents Diploma from Curtis High School, specializing in the School for International Services. Additionally, Tanya holds a certification as a Certified Benefits Professional from WorldatWork.