Tanya Thompson

Tanya Thompson, CPDM, is an experienced professional in disability and absence management, currently serving as a Virtual Instructor at the Insurance Educational Association since February 2015, where curriculum development for the Certified Professional Disability Management (CPDM) designation is a key focus. In addition, Tanya holds the position of Disability/Leave Management Administrator at Telecare Corporation, specializing in compliance with leave of absence and disability laws across multiple states. Previous roles include Accommodation Consultant at Sun Life, Leave of Absence/ADA Coordinator at PeaceHealth, Workers' Compensation Specialist at Prestige Care, Inc., and various positions at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan specializing in disability case management. Tanya began the career in employee benefits as a Benefits Consultant at Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. Tanya holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Kaplan University.