Tonya Neff Klause

Tonya Neff Klause has a diverse and extensive work experience in marketing and communications. Tonya started working as a Sr. Public Relations Manager at Microsoft in 2007, where they created engaging stories, managed crises, and connected earned, owned, and paid content campaigns. Later, they became a Communications Director for Global Public Sector, driving brand awareness in government, education, and healthcare industries. Tonya initiated and led marketing/PR for Military Affairs, reaching a wide audience via paid, earned, and owned media. After that, they worked as a Communications Director for US and Americas Services at Microsoft, where they elevated internal and executive communications for the company's consulting, delivery, and support organization. Tonya established and strengthened brand identity, culture, and differentiators through storytelling and thought leadership. Tonya joined Microsoft in 2017 and held various roles, including Marketing and Communications Director for Microsoft Federal, where they deepened engagement with strategic Federal customers and partners through immersive experiences, solution offerings, events, and multi-channel campaigns. Tonya also served as an Independent Consultant, providing clients with marketing and communication strategy, solutions, and content resulting in measurable impact, engagement, and brand uplift. In their most recent position, they worked as a Federal Marketing Director at Granicus.

Tonya Neff Klause received their Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Messiah University. Tonya later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at George Mason University - Costello College of Business from 1997 to 2000.