Tanesha Travis

Founder | TSTJ Consulting

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Tanesha Travis is a multifaceted and diligent professional with a significant background in health care and operations, racial equity education, and human rights advocacy. As an intersectional professional with lived experience of homelessness she is able to bring a human centered approach to systems design and systems disruption. She tirelessly works to ensure that those who are experiencing homelessness and going through crisis are met by an equitable and dynamic system to resolve the issues faced for the person to be whole, stable and safe. In her tenure she built out numerous systems to effectively meet people where they are and provide equitable resources. She currently is the Principal for TSTJ Consulting a national consulting firm addressing systems design and systems disruption.

Presentations from Facing Race 2024

Combating Systemic Racism While Centering People With Lived Experience of Homelessness

In this impactful breakout session, we will delve into the complex issue of systemic racism within the context of homelessness, with a focus on centering the voices and experiences of those with lived experience.

Through interactive discussions, and personal reflections, participants will explore the root causes of racial inequities in homelessness and the importance of centering lived experience in creating effective solutions. We will examine the intersectionality of race, homelessness, and systemic oppression, recognizing that individuals experiencing homelessness often face multiple forms of discrimination.

By centering the voices of those with lived experience, we can gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities and develop more inclusive and equitable approaches to solving homelessness and creating an adaptable system.

Speakers: Amber Chandler, Tanesha Travis