Tanya L. Brittain is an historian, educator, writer, and founder of Emerald Goddess International.

She holds an MA in Pacific and Asian Studies and a BA Honours in History with Great Distinction, and completed advanced doctoral training in international history, environmental history, and the history of medicine.

Her work draws from Buddhist studies, Asian religions, gender, sacred landscapes, material culture, and years of international research and field experience. She has taught university courses across religious studies, Asian studies, history, literature, and culture, and has conducted research throughout Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Southeast Asia.

Through Emerald Goddess International, Tanya translates rigorous scholarship into immersive educational experiences for people seeking depth, clarity, and a more honest understanding of how environment, history, culture, and perception shape human life.