Tonia is a Manager, Talent and Human Resources for Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. In this role, she manages full-cycle recruitment and supports the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategy.

Tonia has more than 10 years of experience identifying, selecting, and engaging top talent to deliver a meaningful candidate experience and optimize hiring efficiency. Before joining Schusterman, she managed human resources and business operations in organizations across the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Throughout her career, the common thread has been people, data and partnerships to drive strategic alignment and foster a positive workplace culture.

Tonia earned her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Towson University and a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the Field of Organizational Leadership and Learning from The George Washington University. She is also a certified HR professional through the Society for Human Resources (SHRM). Her professional interests include advancing inclusion and belonging and leveraging emerging technology in HR. When she’s not working, Tonia enjoys mindful creativity and curating playlists for any occasion.