Taneika Duhaney

• Title: Contributing Writer & Gear Tester
• Email: taneikaduhaney@gmail.com
• Location: Burke, VA
• Social Media Links:LinkedIn, Instagram,  Twitter , Website

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Cycling, Running, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Bikepacking
• Years in This Expertise: 10+
• Number Of Products & Number Of Hours Expert Has Tested: 500+ 1,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

• Education: Masters in Health Administration and Policy, Uniformed Services University
• Years of Writing: 12 years
• Certifications: SHRM
• Club or Association Memberships: Black Girls Do Bike
• Awards or Recognitions: Various military commendations
• Previous Publications: Bicycling Magazine, Runners World, Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Journal, Adventure Cycling Magazine, Fairfax Times, Baltimore Sun, Military Families Magazine, The Radavist, The War Horse, Reserve and National Guard Magazine, CEO Update, Crain’s New York Business, Public Policy & Aging Report, George Washington School of Nursing, Innovation in Aging, and Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges

Career Highlights

A Word From Taneika Duhaney 

After working in clinical dentistry for several years,  I transitioned to health policy to effect change in a sustaining manner.  My work as a policy writer eventually shifted into health and sports writing. Now, writing provides me the opportunity to merge my passions–storytelling and outdoor exploration. Like many people, I turned to the outdoors during the pandemic in search of some degree of normalcy. On slower bike rides, I would journal small tidbits along the way. 

These notes helped me to reflect on what mattered most, reevaluate where I wanted to go and prioritize future aspirations outside the corporate ladder. Afforded the time to explore my deepest interests, my life shifted from living vicariously through others to intentional presence. I rode further than I ever imagined, raced trails, paddled creeks, and camped along routes I would never have encountered otherwise. In anticipation of pandemic restrictions easing I decided to live out loud by pursuing and sharing my passions. 

My work spans the gamut–health, policy, and news. Additionally, I share my experiences of outdoor recreation, life challenges, and exploration with the aim of inspiring others to get outdoors and connect with others. To that end, I take the time to connect with readers, learn from other perspectives, and share positive experiences.