Tonya S. Davis-Taylor Lmsw, Sifi, Fdlc She/Her/Hers

Tonya S. Davis-Taylor, LMSW, SIFI, FDLC, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the social work field. Tonya S. has recently held the position of Vice President for the Center of Excellence at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York-College of Staten Island. Tonya also has experience as a Transformation Strategist at Transform Simply by Doing, LLC.

In terms of their previous roles, Tonya served as the Senior Director of Foster Care & Adoption Services and the Chair of the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee at Seamen's Society for Children and Families. Tonya S. was also the Director of Foster Care at the same organization before their promotion.

Tonya has additional experience as an Administrative Supervisor at Forestdale, Inc., a Consultant at Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, and an Assistant Vice President for Family Foster Care Services at The New York Foundling. Prior to that, they worked as a Care Ambassador at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and as a Senior Consultant - Mental Health Specialist at VIP Community Services. Tonya's earlier experience includes serving as a Program Director at Palladia, Inc.

Throughout their career, Tonya has demonstrated expertise in various areas, including program development, budget management, team facilitation, and compliance with regulations. Tonya S. has also been involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their roles.

Tonya S. Davis-Taylor, LMSW, SIFI, FDLC holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College (CUNY), which they obtained between 1991 and 1996. Tonya S. furthered their education by pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work at Fordham University, which they completed from 2001 to 2004. In 2013, Tonya received the Family Development Leadership Credential (FDLC) from the University of Connecticut. Tonya S. also obtained the Certified Field Instructor designation from Hunter College's Silberman School of Social Work in December 2012. Additionally, in 2013, they acquired the Certified Trainer - Women's Risk Needs Assessment® certification from the University of Cincinnati. Tonya participated in the IGNITE Fellowship for Women of Color in the Social Sector at New York University's Wagner School in 2013 and 2014. Tonya S. earned a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida's Corporate Training and Professional Education division in 2020-2021, as well as another certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the Anti Racism & Equity Institute in 2021-2022. It should be noted that Tonya is also a Licensed Master Social Worker as recognized by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The exact month and year of their licensure were not provided.