Tanika Majette
Tanika J. Majette is a seasoned operations and facilities executive serving as Senior Director of Facilities Management and Internal Events at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), where she has been a key leader for over seven years as of July. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across event planning, execution, and organizational operations, she brings deep expertise in creating seamless, high-impact experiences while driving operational excellence across complex environments.
In 2021, she expanded her scope of expertise by stepping into facilities management during a period of organizational change brought on by the pandemic. In her current role, she oversees all facilities operations, emergency preparedness efforts, conference room and internal event programming, and leads a team of four professionals. She works closely across departments—including membership, internal, and external events—ensuring cohesive execution and alignment with organizational priorities. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and service-driven execution in fast-paced, mission-focused environments.
Tanika is also leading BIO’s community outreach initiatives, partnering with organizations across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to support aligned missions and expand local impact. She has helped strengthen partnerships with organizations such as the Capital Area Food Bank and Food & Friends, reinforcing BIO’s commitment to community engagement. In the coming weeks, she will accept the 2026 Partner of the Year Award on behalf of BIO at the Calvary Women’s Services Hope Gala. She is currently pursuing her Facilities Management Professional (FMP) certification, which she plans to complete by the end of June, and her long-term goal is to elevate into a Vice President role within the next five years while further expanding BIO’s community outreach efforts.
• Facilities Management Professional Certification (FMP
• Adult & Pediatrics First Aid/CPR/AED with Life-Threatening Bleeding and Tourniquet Application
• Essentials of Facility Management® Certificate of Completion
• 2026 Partner of the Year Award
• International Facilities Management Association
• International Association of Exhibits and Events
• Community Outreach Program Leadership (partnering with DC
• Partnership with Calvary Women's Services
• Partnership with Capital Area Food Bank
• Partnership with Food and Friends
• IFMA
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being a natural planner who thrives on structure, organization, and clear priorities. I’m able to manage multiple deadlines and events at once by staying focused on what matters most in the moment and keeping everything aligned and moving forward efficiently. I’m passionate about creating positive experiences for others, and I consistently support my team by asking what they need from me to be successful in the short term. I also prioritize intentional downtime to recharge so I can stay effective, balanced, and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say the best advice I would give is a slow no is better than a quick yes. Sometimes you say yes immediately because you want to please the next person. You want to, dare I use the term, people please, but in this industry, that's really what it is, making sure that someone has the best experience. But sometimes the answer isn't always an immediate yes, because I feel like when you give immediate yeses without really taking into consideration all of the things that are happening, then sometimes you can set yourself up for failure. I think saying a slow no is much better, because at least you're able to think things through, and think through every best-case, worst-case scenario, whether it's budget-related or spatial-wise with the conference rooms, or any needs that need to be managed and expectations that need to be managed. Sometimes you can reach them 100% with some tweaks and changes, and then sometimes the no is the answer for that scenario, but that doesn't mean that there's not another scenario that fits. I also tell my team that you can do anything, but you just can't do everything at one time. I have a quote on my whiteboard that says, I will only add this to your plate if you're the only one who can eat it.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I prioritize making sure that people have a great experience, whatever that looks like. That's my ultimate goal. I also prioritize quiet time and moments where I can disconnect and breathe. I believe you can do anything, but you just can't do everything at one time. I focus on what's most important right now, and I base those priorities on what someone needs from me, because a lot of times your priorities are based on external deadlines. I always ask, what do you need from me in order to be successful? I ask that of my team and of the individuals I report to, because someone is often waiting for you to meet a deadline, to answer a question, to provide details. With my family, my husband and I prioritize our time together, but we also prioritize our quiet time individually.