Background
Simons-Oparah, Tanya was born on January 9, 1947 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of Herbert John and Olga May Louise (Giscome) Simons.
Simons-Oparah, Tanya was born on January 9, 1947 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of Herbert John and Olga May Louise (Giscome) Simons.
Associate of Applied Science, Bronx Community College, 1971; Bachelor of Science, Hunter College, 1973; Master of Science, Hunter College, 1975.
Administrative library, Broward County Library., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1977-1983; staff development officer, Broward County Library., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1983-1989; assistant director for outreach services, Broward County Library., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 1989. Member of advisory board human development resource Florida International U. Center for Management, Miami, 1986. Member of advisory board Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft.Lauderdale, 1994-1996.
President, Chief Executive Officer Sistrunk History Festival, Broward County, 1988-1995. Vice president Friends of Children, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, 1995-1996. Member Sisterhood of African Women, Lauderhill, Florida, 1993-1996.
Married Victor A. Oparah, December 25, 1981. Children: Chiaka, Ola, David, Teddy, Chineyre.