Tanya Grainger

Tanya Grainger is the Operations Manager for Applied Research at Red Deer Polytechnic, supporting the division's day-to-day operations through administrative leadership, budget coordination, and the development of strategic plans and proposals. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and a Master of Information Management from Dalhousie University. With 19 years of experience in information analysis, student information systems, and data stewardship, Tanya brings expertise in data, project, and information management. Known for her results-focused mindset, she leverages cross-functional communication and operational excellence to support innovation, research initiatives, and informed decision-making across the division.