Tanya Melissa Dasilva was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She has lived in Toronto, the GTA, St. Catharines and recently moved to Ottawa. Tanya is currently an entrepreneur working in the field of international education. Her background experience includes working in professional business advisory firms and higher education. She holds an Honours Bachelors of Accounting (Co-op) degree, an MBA and is presently pursuing a graduate degree in education. Over the years, she has volunteered with several charities and non-profit organizations. Tanya is passionate about Canada’s educational system and cares deeply about issues such as promoting innovation, diversity, inclusion & accessibility, student achievement and leadership, community engagement, and student well-being. Tanya will advocate and work collaboratively with stakeholders such as students, parents, OCDSB, community groups, school councils, industry, non-profit associations, post-secondary institutions and all levels of government. Tanya resides with her husband, Colin, and their four children in the Rideau-Rockcliffe area of Ottawa.
Uniting For Children and Youth
Promoting mental health and democratic citizenship.