Her Story
About Tanya
Tanya Boudreaux is a seasoned military healthcare leader, author, speaker, and psychology researcher with 30 years of active-duty military service. Beginning her career as an animal care specialist, she steadily advanced through clinical and healthcare leadership roles, managing clinics, districts, and complex medical operations. She ultimately served as Command Sergeant Major at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, one of the largest military hospitals, where she provided senior enlisted leadership and helped guide healthcare operations and personnel.
Alongside her extensive military career, Tanya has developed expertise in psychology, trauma, resilience, recovery, and holistic healing. She holds a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling with a focus on Addiction and Recovery from Liberty University and an Executive Certificate in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in General Psychology and has entered the dissertation phase. Her academic and professional interests reflect her commitment to understanding personal growth, healing, and post-traumatic development.
Tanya is also the author of None of This Is by Accident: My Testimony of Wholeness & Healing, a work that shares her journey through adversity, survival, faith, healing, and growth. As a speaker and mentor, she encourages others to embrace their stories and pursue meaningful personal transformation. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in integrity, authenticity, and genuine service, while her experiences as a senior Black woman in the military have strengthened her commitment to representation, mentorship, and empowering others to recognize their own potential.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tanya
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to my mother, whose guidance, support, and example have shaped who I am and inspired me to strive for excellence.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to always give my best effort to what truly matters. When facing a dilemma, I ask myself, “If I could be doing something right now, what would it be?” The first answer that comes to mind is often what I need to pursue.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to get out there and do it. Don’t let the fact that an industry may be heavily male-dominated discourage you. Be confident in your abilities, take opportunities, and make your presence known.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field is navigating the experience of being a Black woman in the military. It requires resilience, confidence, and perseverance while also creating opportunities to break barriers, lead by example, and help pave the way for others.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are authenticity and integrity. I believe in being true to myself, staying grounded in who I am, and consistently doing what is right, both personally and professionally.
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