Have you met Tanya, associate vice president of Human Resources, Safety and Environment? Spend a few minutes getting to know her a little better.
What is your first U of A memory?
During my interview, Rob Munro discussed why he works at the university and its broader impact on the world. He was passionate about its purpose and it was key to me joining.
What is something your coworkers do not know about you?
When I was young, I brought my dad’s horse into the living room.
What is your favorite distraction?
A forest hike that ends with an outdoor fire and a great mystery book.
If you were enrolling in one course, program or degree right now, what would it be?
Applied AI for Human Resources.
What is a weird pet peeve you have?
When someone says “No offense” after saying something insulting.
You can invite anyone — alive or dead, real or fictional — to dinner. Who would it be?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and I would ask her about her thoughts on courage.
If you could see any live performance tomorrow, what would it be?
I love humour, so Jeff Dunham.
What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Travel, travel, travel.
What is one thing you cannot live without?
Having time and space outdoors. It’s how I find balance and peace — even if it’s sitting on a deck for a few minutes a day.
About Tanya
Tanya Wick is the associate vice president of Human Resources, Safety and Environment at the U of A. With more than 20 years in human resources and leadership, Tanya has a talent for building accountable work cultures and teams. Her leadership expertise spans a wide range of operational functions, including human resources, procurement, administration, payroll and communications. Add to this her many years of leveraging HR metrics to influence corporate decisions and she is a well-rounded business leader equipped and driven to manage critical change and strategic objectives.