Meet Our Staff

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (concentration Women’s Studies), University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Arts, Women’s Studies, Georgia State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Emory University

Chanel Craft Tanner serves as the Director of the Center for Women at Emory. As the Director of the Center for Women at Emory, she provides executive leadership for the women’s center and develops and sustains partnerships across the University to establish a shared vision for the CWE and lead in its implementation. She also provides strategic guidance and support across the enterprise to make the university a better place for women, and all students.

Chanel holds a Ph.D. in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies from Emory University where she completed a dissertation entitled “Beyond the Bars: Using US Third World Feminism to Read Constructions of a Carcerality in Hip Hop.” Additionally, she holds an M.A. in Women’s Studies from Georgia State University and a B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. 

Chanel is also a member of the internationally recognized Crunk Feminist Collective, where she brings expertise in the areas of hip-hop feminism, US third world feminism, black feminism, cultural studies, and critical prison studies to read popular culture.

Interview with the Emory Report

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Georgia
Master of Education, College Student Affairs Administration, University of Georgia
Master of Social Work, Social Work, University of Georgia

Since earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration at UGA, Tia has become an experienced social justice and safe space facilitator who has developed a passion for empowering young people around social justice issues and bringing cultural awareness to those around her. She is currently pursuing a Master in Social Work. 

Prior to her start at Emory in 2014, she worked at what was formerly Gainesville State College (now The University of North Georgia) and the University of Georgia.

Alexis Mayfield is a second-year English PhD student at Emory University with a specific interest in 20th and 21st century African American Literature, Black Feminist Theory and pleasure as healing. As an alumna of Hampton University, Alexis is committed to creating and supporting affirming communities for the marginalized. With the Center for Women, Alexis is chiefly responsible for the Graduate Writing Workshop. In her free time, you can find Alexis curled up with a good TV show, movie, or book.

Nalini Peres-da-Silva is a first-year Masters in Public Health student in Global Public Health at Emory University with a specific interest in Maternal and Child Health. Nalini attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree and worked for two years in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She is passionate about supporting underserved communicated access quality and affordable healthcare. At the CWE Nalini is responsible for supporting the Women in the Wilderness program. She loves to be outside and enjoys biking, hiking, and most recently, scuba diving!!

Amelia Andujar is a third-year student at Emory University from the Dominican Republic. She’s planning on double majoring in Sociology and Film & Media Studies on the pre-law track. She's an active leader, teacher, and volunteer in issues regarding gender equality, debate, and education. Working with organizations like the New York City Urban Debate League, volunteering for Soy Niña, Soy Importante and being involved with TEDxEmory, she's committed to improving issues she’s passionate about in her community. When she's not working at the Center, you’ll probably find her getting through her endless movie watchlist, dipping french fries in ice cream or dancing. 

Hello there! I'm a sophomore at Emory University with a passion for climate justice and equity pursuing a double major in Environmental Science and Anthropology. In the future I hope to explore the applications of sustainability and DEI work within corporate settings in order to cultivate a culture of equity and inclusivity within institutions. Most recently, I worked as an intern at Rocky Mountain National Park doing environmental education and community outreach, focusing on developing programming for youth who face barriers to outdoor recreation and inspiring interest in the outdoors. When I'm not working I love making jewelry, going for walks, hiking, and reading.

I am from Reno, Nv. I am a sophomore studying US History and I am currently doing research on atmospheric testing in Nevada in the 1950s. I eventually want to go down the education path and potentially pursue a PhD. My main interest here on campus is sexual assault prevention, I am involved with the Office of Respect and the Survivor Anthology. In my free time I love to cook, watch movies, and take care of plants. 

Braden is a third-year student in the College pursuing majors in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, she plans to attend law school and dedicate her career to gender and sexuality-based legal injustices in the South. On campus, Braden is an executive member of Sexual Assault Peer Advocates and is co-founding a peer-reviewed academic publication for undergraduate queer and feminist scholarship. Her interests include fashion, shopping, reading for pleasure, jewelry crafting, and cats. On the weekends, Braden enjoys being a patron of the visual and performing arts.