Tonya helps a range of organizations to collaborate, innovate and overcome barriers to achieve success.

Dedicated to building the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofits in communications, collaboration and organizational management, Tonya brings 15 years of experience working in the progressive community. As a Senior Partner in the Commons Group, Tonya is a founder of the 215 Centre for Social Innovation, she has been the Partnership Director for the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment, the Business Manager for rabble.ca and has assisted a range of organizations to undertake collaborative initiatives, communications strategies, fundraising and business and project planning. Before the Commons Group, Tonya was Executive Director of Web Networks: an Internet solutions provider serving non-profits. Other work has included positions with ECO-ED, the Ontario Environment Network, Public Focus as well as operating a cooperative day care, building a community garden and running a consumer advocacy organization.

Employment History

Consulting Projects

Communications Audit - Canadian Environmental Law Association
Review of communications needs, development of Internet strategy and preparation of grant proposals for large scale web site initiative. 2000

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Volunteer and Committee Work

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