Tanja van den Tol

Tanja joined The Arc as the Director of Advocacy in 2025. With an educational background in Clinical Psychology, she has always had a passion for helping individuals in need. She brings over a decade of experience in Social Services to The Arc, including working in an inpatient psychiatric facility for 4 years, assisting low-income households with subsidized childcare needs, coordinating services for children in a residential treatment facility, and managing supportive and subsidized housing programs for Chester County’s most vulnerable populations. She has expertise in public administration, project management, and grant application and implementation. She is dedicated to collaborating, networking, and fostering relationships to enhance program outcomes and drive community impact.
Originally from the Netherlands, Tanja has lived in Chester County for the past 20 years and enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.