About

Tanya Christian is a lifelong writer and editor at ESSENCE magazine. An alumna of Hampton University, she graduated in 2008 with a degree from the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications with Honors in Print Journalism.

Prior to landing her first career position in media, Tanya wrote and published articles for the Burlington County Times, The New Journal and Guide, The Hampton Script and was an Associate Producer for the Yard Radio Show on WHOV 88.1 FM in Hampton, VA.

Outside of living out her dreams in New York City, Tanya enjoys all-things décor, spending time with family and friends and satisfying her wanderlust with travel to new places.

Tanya was born and raised in Southern New Jersey and currently resides in Bergen County.