What others say about me
- Nov 20, 2025
- 6 min read
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What engineer/content/product co-workers say
"I had the pleasure of partnering closely with Tanya in my role as a Product Manager and in my role as Technical Product Manager, and she is truly one of the most collaborative and deeply knowledgeable UX leaders I’ve worked with. From day one, our communication felt seamless. Tanya has a unique ability to take complex product requirements, ask the right clarifying questions, and translate them into thoughtful, user-centered design solutions.
Her understanding of UX principles is exceptional. She consistently brings forward insights grounded in research, accessibility, and best-practice interaction patterns, all while balancing business priorities and technical constraints. What I appreciated most was her proactive, solutions-oriented approach - she anticipates challenges early, elevates risks clearly, and works hand-in-hand with PM and engineering to move initiatives forward without friction.
Tanya is not only talented but also a true partner. Her calm leadership style, empathy for both users and teammates, and dedication to delivering high-quality experiences make her an asset to any product organization. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her for any UX management or leadership role."
Adrianna Bertoia
Product Management
I worked with Adrianna on product/projects at Learning A-Z
"Tanya Jordan is a first class thinker and I had the pleasure of working with her on a long running project. She managed to bring a new design voice to the org, and her work was instrumental in making the project successful. Like most "working" artists we iterated on what could be, what we wished it was, and what we could do NOW to make things shippable and acceptable. In a world full of slop, divided attention and careless work we need people like Tanya. She has demonstrated her formal training, earned practical expertise and most importantly, good taste."
James Fuller
Engineer
I worked with James on product/project teams at Learning A-Z
"Tanya is one of my favorite people to work with. She a talented designer who can execute rapidly and brilliantly on a range of projects for a variety of audiences. She is also one of the best creative collaborators ever; her terrific instinct for UX and creative ideas always seems to make the work better. Whether we’re designing a game or mobile-based learning activity or we’re in need of process improvements, Tanya’s contribution is always indispensable."
Robert Bell
Content Design
I worked with Robert on product/project teams at RevolutionCredit
"Tanya is one of the uber-rare individuals who is great at absolutely everything and is brilliantly likable at every turn. I had the pleasure of witnessing her awesomeness on a daily basis for two years, and I consider her my friend - for life.
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To be honest, capturing all the things one should know about her is impossible in the space of a recommendation. Suffice it to say that she's one of a kind - in the best way possible. Professional. Sharp as a tack. Strategic. Creative. A born leader. Fun-loving. Kind. Inspirational. Need I go on?
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If you're building a company, you need Tanya on your team. If you're with a large company, I guarantee she'll make an impact on it while making you look like a genius for finding her. In other words, when building an all-star team of talented creative and business minds, you start with people like Tanya."
Brian Martin
Writer
I worked with Brian on projects at Experian Consumer Services
"Tanya is passionately self-motivated. She is an exceptionally talented designer who consistently maintains a sharp focus on quality without sacrificing speed. She has a constructively critical eye and is always seeking to grow and improve her own methods and help her colleagues. She is strongly team-focused, regularly going well beyond her required duties to ensure the success and health of her team. She is warm and friendly, conducting herself with the utmost professionalism and integrity. She is an asset to any project and indispensable to any team."
Theodore Alteneder
Engineer
I worked with Tad on project at MIND Research (including a patent)
What my managers say
"Working with Tanya redefined my expectations of what exceptional UX leadership looks like. She designs with clarity, compassion, and a relentless focus on user needs. Her decisions are guided by data, research, and a deep command of UX best practices, resulting in products that are both intuitive and effective.
She is equally strong as a manager and mentor. Tanya invests deeply in her team, fostering growth through thoughtful feedback, open dialogue, and a culture of continuous learning. Her leadership creates an environment where designers feel both challenged and supported, and where collaboration naturally leads to better outcomes.
Tanya is also a tireless advocate for UX across the organization, building trust and alignment with developers, product managers, and stakeholders alike. She ensures the user’s voice is represented at every level of decision-making and that design plays a central role in driving impact. I really can’t recommend her more emphatically."
Chris Holoka
Chris managed me directly at Learning A-Z
"Tanya is an amazing leader and has been integral in the build, growth and success of Avery's new ecommerce site. Tanya is a wizard when it comes to complex Axure prototypes and has seriously raised our user testing game with her high fidelity interactions. Her attention to detail is unsurpassed and she is always looking for new ways to optimize the website or streamline workflows.
Tanya's excellent communication and people skills has made her the most popular person among our development team. She is always there to help, and her expertise shines through at every level. Her knowledge and skillset far exceeds UX & UI. She is equally knowledgeable in code and has vast experience working with some of the newest frameworks. Tanya's contribution to Avery has been exponential and has been key to our growing success."
John Keema
Managed me directly at Avery Products
"I had the pleasure of working with, and managing, Tanya at a critical point for our startup. I thought we were hiring a UX/UI designer with an impressive resume but didn’t realize how much more she offers. Tanya’s intelligent, passionate and ALWAYS congenial. For us, she was great at finding solutions to the recurring battle between consumer needs and business objectives, consistently suggesting ideas and always being open to feedback. How many designers do you know that write the algorithms to the games they create? Tanya’s no ordinary UX/UI designer."
Lewis Wright
Managed me directly at RevolutionCredit
What those I managed say
"I had the privilege of working with Tanya for just over four years, and in that time, I got to see firsthand what an incredible designer, leader, and human being she is. When Tanya first joined our team, we didn’t have a manager — just a small group of designers trying to make sense of a growing organization. From the start, Tanya stood out for her thoughtful collaboration, sharp design instincts, and calm, strategic approach to problem-solving. It was no surprise when she soon became our Product Design Manager.
As our manager, Tanya helped bring clarity and structure to our work and team. She led our team of designers, writers, and researchers with a perfect balance of direction and trust, allowing each of us to thrive creatively while ensuring our work aligned with broader product goals. She was the kind of leader who shielded the team from organizational distractions, advocated for our needs, and made sure we could focus on what mattered most — creating meaningful, consistent experiences for our users.
Tanya is both a hands-on UX designer and a strategic design leader. She has a deep understanding of user research, design systems, accessibility, and cross-functional collaboration. Her ability to bring together product managers, engineers, and designers around a shared vision made our work stronger and more cohesive.
On a personal note, Tanya is the kind of person who makes coming to work better. She’s supportive, down-to-earth, and genuinely cares about her team’s growth and well-being. I learned so much from her — not just about design, but about leadership, communication, and integrity.
Any company would be lucky to have Tanya leading their UX or Product Design team. She’s a rare combination of creative vision, empathy, and organizational savvy — someone who makes both the work and the people around her better."
Jamie Larson
I managed Jamie directly at Learning A-Z
"Tanya is a manager who truly leads by example and consistently champions user-centered design. She not only prioritizes what’s best for the user but empowers her team to do so as well.
Tanya fosters a highly collaborative environment both within her team and with functional partners. This creates a space that enables intuitive designs to be refined in a way that balances user needs and business goals.
Tanya also invests in the growth of her team, offering clear guidance, thoughtful feedback, and opportunities for professional development. Her leadership elevates both the work and the people around her. Any UX team would be lucky to have her as their leader!"
Nicole Andrade
I managed Nicole directly at Learning A-Z
"Tanya leads with a clear purpose and is a strong advocate for the end-user. As a manager, she empowers her team to be successful. She places her trust in you from day one, which in turn creates a safe space where you feel confident sharing ideas. In her team, camaraderie and support for one another are constants. With her, you know where you stand, and you can rest assured that she will support you. Tanya is the kind of leader who would be an asset to any organization."
Sonia Bazan
I managed Sonia directly at Learning A-Z
