Tanmai graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and anthropology. After graduating in 2018, she worked for a year as an anthropology teacher at a small liberal arts school in Yangon, Myanmar through a fellowship program with Volunteers in Asia (VIA).
Tanmai’s interests in migration, history, language, and sociocultural issues has deepened her passion for community-led social justice. She is excited to integrate her experiences abroad with advocacy in her local community.