Tanesha grew up in a small town in Central Oregon and attended the University of Oregon, where she spent a year studying architecture, and Eastern Oregon University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Art, before settling in Eugene.

 In her previous role prior to joining Dustrud Architecture, Tanesha started as an Office Assistant for an A/E firm and progressed to Project and Office Administrator over time.  Working closely with the architects and engineers, she gained extensive experience in project administration and coordination through all phases of design and construction for both public and private projects.

Today, as Office Manager at Dustrud Architecture, Tanesha brings nearly three decades of experience to the firm and is instrumental to its operations, managing finance and human resources, supporting the firm’s marketing efforts, and generally wearing any number of hats to support project success and each of her coworkers.  Occasionally referred to as “Radar,” she is adept at anticipating the needs of the team.  Tanesha assists with project coordination, contract administration, specifications, and the myriad organizational details that help projects move smoothly from concept through completion. She especially enjoys the balance between the artistic side of architecture and the complex systems required to bring projects to life. Her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and steady and collaborative approach make her a trusted resource for the Dustrud Architecture team, as well as the clients and consultants she works with every day.

Outside the office, Tanesha enjoys spending time with her two adult daughters, traveling, attending concerts, gardening, and expressing her creativity in the kitchen, where she’s known for preparing memorable meals for family and friends.