Tanya Cook

Tanya Cook serves as the President of City Girl Communications, LLC, since January 2007, specializing in civic engagement for global infrastructure firms to enhance community relations. Notable achievements include being the only black woman in Nebraska’s legislature and receiving the 2016 Legislator of the Year award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Cook has held significant leadership roles such as Chair of the Board of Directors at Metropolitan Utilities District and Director of Policy Research and Governmental Affairs at The ReGenesis Institute. Experience includes serving as Policy Lead for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and a State Senator in Nebraska, where Tanya advanced critical legislation. Cook's educational background includes a BSBA in International Management from Georgetown University and a Master’s in Training and Development from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.