Fresh Start Women's Center - Client Advisory Council Member
Tonua is an active member of the Fresh Start Women's Center Client Advisory Council in Phoenix, where she plays a crucial role in empowering women and shaping the organization's educational initiatives.
Key Contributions:
- Education Committee Member: Tonua works alongside three other dedicated council members to assess and enhance the educational offerings at Fresh Start. Their focus includes:Evaluating skills, education, and training necessary for various career paths
Ensuring programs support long-term economic independence and personal empowerment
Emphasizing self-sufficient wages in high-growth career fields
- Program Development: Tonua and her team have spearheaded initiatives to improve recruitment for Fresh Start's educational programs, including:Conducting comprehensive overviews of existing educational offerings
Developing innovative strategies to attract and engage more women in these programs
- Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrating strong organizational skills, Tonua:Coordinates independent committee meetings and sets agendas
Prepares and delivers presentations to summarize the committee's work
Collaborates closely with Fresh Start's operations manager to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Stakeholder Engagement: Tonua actively participates in annual meetings with Fresh Start stakeholders, presenting the Education Committee's findings and recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
Through her work on the Client Advisory Council, Tonua contributes her professional expertise in operations management and her personal commitment to women's empowerment, helping to shape the future of Fresh Start's educational programs and the women they serve.