A citizen of the world, Tanya came to Princeton from Eleanor Roosevelt (Md.) High School. While earning her bachelor’s degree in East Asian studies, she spent a year at the International Christian University in Tokyo. She ate at both Charter Club and Stevenson. After Princeton, Tanya earned her law degree from Howard University.
Tanya first clerked for Nathaniel Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. She then moved on to the general counsel’s office at Procter & Gamble and, finally, her own law practice in Phoenix, Ariz. In her practice, Tanya focused on immigration and naturalization processes, proudly serving the immigrant population in her adopted city. Tanya continued to serve in the Princeton community, donating her time and expertise as a board member of the Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton and the Association of Black Princeton Alumni.
Tanya died June 5, 2016, of cancer. She is survived by her husband, Cheikh Ndoye; daughter Abby; and parents John and Clementine Lee.