Biography: Tanna Johnson is a wife and mother of three. She was born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, where she owned and operated a successful soapmaking business. However, she relocated to Nampa, Idaho, to be close to family and build a life in a community that shares her values. With extensive experience in business ownership, office settings, and administration, her position as receptionist and documents processor in the Office of the Registrar allows her to thrive in an environment that suits her passion for helping and serving others and meeting new people. She looks forward to pursuing her career here at NNU, reestablishing her business, and continuing her education and knowledge in the world of higher Christ-centered education.

What is your favorite thing about working at NNU? Being surrounded by supportive, encouraging, and Jesus-loving individuals whose passions align with mine, and also being able to serve the students of NNU in such a special time in their lives.

Share a few facts about your specific area(s) of expertise that you bring to your work: I have years of training and experience in the field of office administration, as well as the knowledge, sweat, and tears it requires to build a business. My current position is fast-paced and requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional customer service, which is exactly what my combined past experiences have prepared me for.

Share a few pieces of information about why you love working with students: In my experience as a business owner, I was able to hire high school and college-age individuals, teaching them about my role as an entrepreneur and the ins and outs of business. It created a spark that led me to mentor and coach a few of the individuals who worked for me to build small businesses of their own. I loved seeing the drive they had to pursue something that takes time to build, and the patience they had to see it become successful. Now that I am in the position of receptionist in the Office of the Registrar, I get to be a small part of the success of the students who graduate from NNU, see the struggles they overcome, and celebrate their accomplishments.