About the Speaker

S. Tannis Danley is a seasoned Senior Environmental Scientist, Educator, and Project Manager with more than 30 years of hands-on expertise in environmental compliance, permitting, training, and multi-media project leadership. Today, she leads two specialized ventures, delivering sharp, innovative consulting that drives sustainability, regulatory excellence, and operational resilience for industrial, commercial, and government clients.

Her formal education in biology and natural resource management—focused on forest genetic development and operational deployment to maximize productivity—lays a strong scientific foundation. Key certifications include Certified Carbon Reduction Manager, Certified Energy Manager, EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions Observer, trained EPA AeroMod and CAL-eMod Modeler, Erosion & Sedimentation Control NPDES Inspector/Plan Reviewer, and MS4 Compliance & Enforcement Inspector.

Ms. Danley excels at navigating complex EHS regulations. She builds practical compliance tools, designs targeted training programs, conducts rigorous document reviews, streamlines permitting and planning, leads product development and quality assurance, and actively grows client partnerships.

She has successfully managed nationwide multi-media environmental contracts for federal facilities, providing technical leadership and on-site support to keep programs fully compliant. As lead instructor, she has trained over 100 Department of Army and Air Force personnel and contractors in Clean Air Act management best practices as the lead Clean Air Act Manager training lead instructor at Army Environmental Command for 6 years.

While stationed at a major military installation for 6 years, she delivered flawless Title V air permit compliance—zero deficiencies or findings—strengthened air quality programs, directed a watershed assessment to support relocation of a major command, and authored a comprehensive watershed management plan required for this large asset relocation.

Her career began in sustainable forestry, where she managed facilities, supervised genetic research labs, seed orchards, operational nursery and propagation facilities and advanced tree improvement and genetics programs—experience that continues to inform her practical, results-driven approach to natural resource stewardship.

Ms. Danley is widely respected for her ability to turn regulatory complexity into clear, actionable strategies. She combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership to help organizations meet today’s environmental demands while building long-term resilience and sustainability.