Tish Tanski

Special Strategic Advisor

Topos UK

Tish Tanski provides strategic guidance in developing and operating Topos through her consulting practice, T2 Strategy. She holds an MSW from the University of Michigan in Social Policy and Planning and has extensive experience in running and launching scientific research organizations in diverse fields from genetics, autism, and cancer to environmental research. She previously served as the President of the Association of Independent Research Institutes. Tish believes that Topos Institute has the potential to transform the way information flows through science and technology for the benefit of the public.

Blog posts

So, what is category theory anyway?

Ask most category theory experts what it is, and they’ll launch into a session at a white board that can leave your head spinning. That is, if you are not a card carrying mathematician, as many of us are not. Even at Topos Institute, we have staff, donors, and friends who are not mathematicians.…

Tish Tanski, Paul Dancstep

2022-10-04

What does it take to run a research nonprofit?

We’re exploring a new role at Topos: Director of Research. We’d love to hear from or about anyone who might be interested!

Tish Tanski

2022-09-01