Tammy Khan is the vice president of operations at Sheikh/Impact where she oversees daily operations and special projects. She also provides client support in areas such as communications, community engagement, government relations and DEI training (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

Licensed as an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator, Tammy is able to administer the IDI assessment to organizations trying to build their teams’ intercultural competence to achieve diversity and inclusion goals and outcomes.

Before joining the Sheikh/Impact team, Tammy spent 15 years serving as the public information officer for the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD). While leading the communications department, she developed and implemented a comprehensive public information, community engagement and media relations program for TUSD. Prior to her tenure with TUSD, Tammy worked as a field representative in the California State Legislature, where she managed community outreach and constituent relations for Senator Debra Bowen and Assemblymember Ted Lieu.

Tammy earned her master’s degree in negotiations, peacebuilding and conflict resolution (NCRP) from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She received her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with an English minor from Loyola Marymount University. Tammy has served on the board (and as past president) of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation for 15 years and recently joined the board of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. She is also serves as a regional liaison for the National Political Women't Caucus. When she isn't volunteering her time, Tammy enjoys reading fiction and also manages a local book club.