Creative, Strategist, Writer, PR Practitioner, Marketer, Podcaster
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." - Albert Einstein
Life is art. Whether I am writing, creating music, cooking or deep in conversation, every moment is an opportunity to create, to breathe life into something. Explore my portfolio and if you’d like to learn more about my body of work, don’t hesitate to reach out.
ABOUT ME
Tanya Dittberner is a communicator, writer, public relations practitioner, storyteller, organizational culture enthusiast, empath, musician, runner, wife, and mom who loves telling stories.
She is director of communications and media relations at Cornerstone League and its subsidiaries, Cornerstone Resources and Cornerstone Foundation, and spends her time researching, writing, podcasting, interviewing, educating, learning, advocating, and empowering.
In her own words:
Creativity courses through my veins and it shows up in my work, the way I work, and the way I interact with the world. What makes me different is that I'm a creative that's actually easy to work with. My business acumen enables me to communicate easily across departments and organizational ranks. My previous experience as a field publicist for film studio clients exposed me to a wide range of work styles (so basically no one intimidates me), and I have 19 years of experience advising executive management teams on best practices: from PR and communications to marketing. I'm a stickler for deadlines and managing expectations, and always lead with kindness.
I am fortunate to have played in many spaces throughout my career: marketing, public relations, script writing, video production, marketing writing, executive communications, music, and podcasting. One of the greatest compliments I've ever received came in the form of a question, "Is there anything you can't do?" to which I answered, "Yes. I can't dance."
I always strive to learn and approach every challenge I come across as an experience to hone my craft, deliver results, and (most importantly) to find the joy in the process. To discuss a potential project or collaboration, please contact me.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
2021-2022
One of my greatest strengths as a writer is my ability to become a subject matter expert quickly, immersing myself in a topic and speaking to it with authority. The following articles are pieces I wrote for the Cornerstone League CEO on topics of interest to a credit union audience.
MAGAZINES, REPORTS, AND VIDEOS
2018-2022
The following highlights magazine articles, reports, and videos that I have compiled between 2018 and 2022. For additional examples, please reach out to me.
PERSPECTIVES MAGAZINE
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2
Editor-in-chief, contributor
In 2021, I had the pleasure of spearheading the following issue of Perspectives Magazine, Cornerstone's legacy magazine which has been in circulation for 17 years. This issue focuses on DEI and gig economy.
ANNUAL REPORT: CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION 2020
Project manager, contributor
The 2020 Cornerstone Foundation annual report highlights the work done by the organization in 2020. The Cornerstone Foundation is the 501(c)(3) organization for the Cornerstone League, serving credit union members, staff, and volunteers across the Cornerstone region: Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
VIDEO: FHLBWORKS 2018 CAMPAIGN
Writer, producer
As part of the Federal Home Loan Bank's talent acquisition and retention campaign, I helped produced a series of videos featuring aspects of the organization's inclusive and growth-oriented culture.
ANNUAL REPORT: CORNERSTONE LEAGUE 2020
Writer, project manager
The following report highlights the ways in which the Cornerstone League served its 450 credit union members in 2020.
VIDEO: BANK OZK WINS 2018 FHLB DALLAS' CARE AWARD
Writer, producer
I produced the following video, which features FHLB Dallas member Bank OZK, winner of the 2018 FHLB Dallas CARE Award, and homeowner who benefitted from the bank's work within the community.
Charles Mingus
“Creativity is more than just being different. Anybody can plan weird; that’s easy. What’s hard is to be as simple as Bach. Making the simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.”