Expert Public Health Consulting

“I have had the privilege of working with, and learning from, Tanya for the last two years as an MPH and [now] M.D. student. Tanya has been a mentor who has guided my career trajectory thanks to opportunities afforded by her connections and knowledge of Kansas and regional public health training centers. Tanya is a staunch advocate for students where she has guided student organizations, and recently supported MPH student-led National Public Health Week events all throughout Kansas. 
 
Tanya’s expertise in the field is invaluable and her willingness to engage at the local, state, regional, and national levels is palpable! I know that I can always count on Tanya to steer me in the right direction. As she always says, following some sound advice, “But it is your decision!” 

“I have known Tanya for 20 years – first as students in a graduate public health program, then as colleagues running that same program only 10 years later. Tanya has been an exceptional leader, particularly in the areas of public health workforce development and accreditation. A respected member of the community, Tanya was repeatedly tapped to serve on state public health association and workforce commissions. She also saw a graduate public health program through two accreditation cycles – with success. This reputation was based on her ability to strengthen and professionalize the public health internship process and develop concentrations relevant to the state public health workforce. Tanya is a delight to work with, someone I hold dear as a long-time collaborator and friend.”

“As a graduate student, I relied heavily on Tanya’s expertise and diverse list of contacts to expand my professional network and meet with public health leaders across the state. Her expert advising and broad experience with health advocacy served as an invaluable resource in connecting me with the secretary at the state’s health department for my MPH internship. This informed my educational experience and widened my knowledge base regarding public health policy, practice, and the social determinants of health. I wholeheartedly provide my endorsement of Tanya’s expertise in workforce and leadership development and recommend her counsel in the advancement of public health at the local, state, and national levels.”

“As a public health consultant, Tanya Honderick has a broad range of expertise gained through years of service in governmental and academic public health, along with recent work in civic engagement with a health equity focus.  This blended expertise makes her uniquely qualified as a public health consultant in a range of areas, including public health practice and leadership, education, and community partnership development.
 
“Tanya’s expertise in governmental public health is grounded in a deep understanding of public health in both urban and rural settings.  Her professional insights are informed by extensive on-the-ground experience working alongside public health professionals and partners in a range of public health work.  I have worked closely with Tanya as a fellow consultant on a number of projects, including public health agency performance improvement and accreditation readiness, leadership and board development, and association management.  She and I have collaborated closely on public health accreditation consulting in several states and she has also successfully led several accreditation site visit teams.  In addition to being skilled and insightful, Tanya is highly effective in leading people and projects to obtain the best possible outcomes. 
 
“Most recently, Tanya and I have collaborated on community-driven efforts to advance social justice and health equity.  Tanya’s approach to this work is enhanced by her ability to effectively engage individuals and organizations across sectors.  She enters into each relationship with an openness to learn from and with others, along with sincere respect, compassion, and optimism.
 
“Tanya’s exceptional organizational skill and commitment to quality, in combination with her vast knowledge and expertise make her an exceptional public health consultant who will be an invaluable resource to any organization she serves.”

“Tanya Honderick skillfully assesses a project, articulates the desired outcomes, and creates a plan of implementation. As an example of her organizational skills, Tanya created a training program to empower volunteers tasked with engaging members at four campuses of a large, local church to discuss voter registration and the importance of voting. The training included a well-received online manual plus group virtual training sessions. Leaders of the League of Women Voters of Johnson County asked to use her manual to train League members responsible for other community efforts in the Kansas City Metro.  With poise and professionalism, Tanya also moderated a virtual panel discussion open to members of the church and the community. The three panelists and the technical team expressed appreciation for her attention to detail and her ability to keep the conversation moving and ending on time.”

“Working with Tanya to effectively strategize on ways to promote civic and voter participation across the Kansas sector has been fantastic. Tanya’s commitment to public health, leadership development, advocacy, and community engagement shines through her work. She is an incredible and effective public health leader that we are lucky to work with. “