Tanya is a former EVP for an international oil and gas exploration company as well as the former Solicitor-General of Belize. Tanya received her Law degree from the University of London, Queen Mary and Westfield College and professional legal qualifications from the Inns of Court School of Law in London and previously served as a dual qualified Solicitor in the UK and in her native home of Belize. Tanya has also previously held roles with a strong focus on Africa and Middle East bringing a wealth of valuable and applicable knowledge from exploration, legal and corporate management background.