Tanya McCagherty

With a robust background in not-for-profit leadership, youth strategy, service development and evaluation along with change management, Tanya McCagherty holds over 17 years of expertise in various sectors. She is the Program Design and a Training Consultant at A Way Home Canada. Her experience spans across Immigration and Settlement, Early Education, Community Engagement, Youth Prevention, Public Education, plus Federal and Provincial Employment Innovations. McCagherty’ s commitment to continuous learning is evident in the roles and services she has led, ranging from frontline positions to senior director level. She actively engages in sector led courses, and embraces innovative practices, complemented by her educational background in Business Administration and Commerce.

McCagherty collaborates effectively with diverse groups, and ensures the client is at the center of all decision making. McCagherty has led teams of over 350 individuals. She sets the bar high with a strong moral compass and embraces challenges with an optimist mindset, knowing that obstacles are stepping stones towards meaningful and lasting change. Beyond her professional pursuits, McCagherty advocates for causes that hold personal significance, such as the importance of quality mental health supports within the Canadian public school system, to end violence against women, wildlife preservation and nurturing her own natural supports.