Tanisha L. Rush is the Vice President and Manager of Community Development for Fifth Third Bank (Northeastern Ohio). Tanisha is responsible for driving policy and leading strategic projects/initiatives for Fair Lending and CRA. She works closely with government agencies, non-profit, and for profit agencies throughout Northeast Ohio.
Prior to joining Fifth Third Bank Tanisha was the Assistant Vice President of National City's Community Development Corporation. She was responsible for the risk management, financial analysis, and asset management of a multi-million dollar portfolio consisting of tax credits, equity investments and loans.
Tanisha is the Vice President of Operations for the Cleveland NEO Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. She serves on several boards including Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland and Community Building Partnership of Stark County. Tanisha has been recognized by Who's Who in Black Cleveland, The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Clubs Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers, and Kaleidoscope's 40/40 Club.
A native of Pittsburgh PA, she has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Penn State University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.