Tanya Kennel Hernández
Talent Strategy Builder | Workforce Architect | People-First, Business-Driven
- Role
- Director of Sales at Explore America
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tanya Kennel Hernández
I build what matters.People are the engine of business success, and the best organizations never lose sight of that. I design and drive talent strategies built for outcomes, not activity. My work centers on connecting talent priorities directly to business goals, building structures that bring clarity from complexity, and creating systems that scale impact, not noise.I dive deep: into the work, the people, and the context — building trust with leaders and teams to uncover the real issues beneath the surface. I believe in keeping the main thing the main thing: always tying strategy and execution back to purpose, outcomes, and results.I thrive in roles where I have ownership, can make decisions, and am trusted to shape what needs to be built. Whether it\'s strategic workforce planning, leadership development, performance management, or organizational design, my approach stays the same: lead with purpose, deliver results that matter, and build with the long view in mind.
Experience
Director of Sales
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
Universidad de Costa Rica UCR
Latin American Culture and Civilization
2009 — 2009
Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
B.S, Secondary Spanish Language Education
2004 — 2008
Northeastern University
Master of Science (MS), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
2011 — 2013
Instituto Internacional de Madrid
Contemporary Spanish Culture
2007 — 2007
Boston University
B.A., Art History
2004 — 2008
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