Influential Woman · Law Enforcement | Real Estate
Tania Pagán
Realtor
Lieutenant, Texas Department of Public Safety
Salado, TX 76571
I stopped believing success meant following the expected path. Choosing purpose over comfort transformed my life and the way I lead and empower others.
Tania Pagán · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Tania
Tania Pagán is a Texas Department of Public Safety Lieutenant, Army veteran, and licensed Realtor who has spent more than a decade dedicated to public service and leadership. She began her career in 2009 as a Military Police Sergeant in the U.S. Army, later transitioning into law enforcement in 2014, where she has since risen through the ranks to lead a narcotics unit in Austin, Texas. Alongside her law enforcement career, Tania earned a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, building an academic foundation that complements her hands-on field experience.
In 2026, Tania expanded her professional path by becoming a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Lone Star, where she now represents buyers and sellers with a particular focus on serving veteran and first responder clients. That same year, she founded Embrace the Hill, a leadership development platform created to help individuals and teams lead with clarity, discipline, confidence, and purpose. Through keynote speaking, executive coaching, DISC training, and business mentorship, she works with executives, managers, and high-performing teams — as well as public safety, military, and first responder leaders — to strengthen communication, decision-making, and performance under pressure.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Tania brings a direct, practical approach rooted in real-world application to everything she does, whether she's serving in law enforcement, guiding clients through real estate transactions, or coaching the next generation of leaders. She credits her success to leading with heart, embracing her own humanity, and consistently looking for ways to add value to the people around her. Outside of her professional pursuits, she gives back to her community by teaching soccer at the YMCA, reflecting the same spirit of mentorship and service that defines her career.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tania
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to putting my humanity first, regardless of rank or title. I always lead with my heart and hold onto the understanding that we are all human and bound to make mistakes — no one is above anyone else. I also focus on adding value wherever I can; as John Maxwell teaches, if I can add value to someone, then I've done my job. It really is that simple.
02What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Discipline, clarity, confidence, and purpose guide everything I do. I believe leadership isn't defined by position — it's revealed through character, consistency, self-awareness, and the ability to make sound decisions when it matters most. Trust, resilience, and intentional growth are values I try to build into every team and individual I work with. As a bilingual professional, I also place high value on meaningful connection and on serving diverse communities through leadership and personal growth.
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