Tahnesha began her college journey at Saint Joseph’s Women’s College before eventually graduating with a B.A in Human Services from Albertus Magnus College. She always had a passion for serving others and thought "what better way to feed that enthusiasm than working at Parent’s Foundation." Previously, she has worked for nonprofit organizations such as the United Way and law enforcement agencies such as the Bridgeport Police Department and the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections. She hopes to eventually pursue a master’s degree in Mental Health counseling.

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One of Tahnesha's favorite activities to do with the residents is “Name that Tune” during snack socials. She thinks it is so energizing to see residents dancing, laughing, and playfully competing among each other to their favorite songs. "Playing music from different periods seems to take the residents back their childhoods, adolescent years, college life, etc."  Tahnesha believes music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch.