“As a professor in the Master’s Program, I taught a class on Domestic Violence and invited Tanya as a guest speaker. The class said that Tanya’s talk was the best thing about the class aside from the role plays.

She has a great presence that is non-threatening and energetic at the same time.

She is very knowledgeable on the topic and taught the class a lot. The class came away with the idea that intimate partner abuse can happen to anyone and that it is important to make your own emotional and physical safety a priority.”

Julie Olson, Ph.D.
Argosy University, Masters of Psychology Program

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Gloria Allred and Tanya at a recent fundraising event.

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“Dear Tanya:
I hope that you remember me, I met you in a grad group session at Second Step Human Options shelter.

You were very kind and helped me with your coaching skills. Out of the many things that you taught me, I still use several! On May 2002, I obtained my AA Degree and transferred to UCI where I just got my BA in Spanish Literature this past March. I couldn’t stop there, because On May 13th, I just started working on my Masters Degree in Counseling (MFT).

I can’t believe that I had accomplished so much. Time has gone very fast! But there is one thing that I will never forget! That is, all of my angels that helped me through this hard path! You were one of them. Thank you very much for helping me! For believing in me!

I am still a single mother - stronger and happier than ever - enjoying acquiring knowledge, and also enjoying my wonderful, most valuable treasure, my daughter!

Take care, Alejandra”

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“Tanya has helped me reorganize my perception of experience with my wife losing her memory. I no longer despair over what has been lost, but rather anticipate, with eagerness and hope, what can yet be. Tanya has shown me that if I am always looking at the past, I turn my back on the future. Hence, I was blind to change. Hope rather than depression, now guides me. Her wisdom, and her warmth have forever altered me.”

David Schnur
Newport Beach, CA

“I am very proud of the excellent work that you are doing in your community. With your commitment to domestic violence research and assistance, significant progress has been achieved. Thanks to you, victims of domestic violence have more options and safe havens to turn to in times of need.”

Loretta Sanchez
Member of Congress

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“Everyone felt more than just tears. It’s time to get involved!”

Del Mar Times
Del Mar, CA

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“Tanya’s message was not only well perceived by our women students, but our male students as well. She sticks to the facts and the issues of domestic violence and does not come across as a male basher.”

Tim Susick
Dean for Student Development
at the California University of Pennsylvania

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“Tanya captivated her audience as they sat on the edge of their seats. She projects such passion and exudes enthusiasm. I was so impressed with her ability to spread the word about domestic violence and saving lives, emotionally as well as physically. She filled her presentation with examples, grounded knowledge about her subject matter, and genuine concern for all victims. Tanya used no script, but rather some notes. She truly does speak from the heart. This is why she is so powerful and persuasive. Victims everywhere will benefit from her words.”

Tracy M. Prior
Deputy District Attorney
Family Protection Division
Vista, CA

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“Your personal style and warmth radiates. It is apparent that you care about people. Many people in attendance were inspired by your passion.”

Laura Paciorek

Denise and Tanya Brown at fundraiser.