Tonia Bouyakzan

Tonia Bouyakzan is an experienced professional in external affairs and business development with a strong background in public relations and fundraising. Currently serving as an External Affairs Specialist I at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency since March 2023, Tonia previously worked as a Business Developer/Admin Assistant at LAE Associates, Inc. and gained substantial fundraising experience at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where Tonia independently raised $2,000 and contributed to a team effort that raised over $500,000 during a Giving Day event. Tonia's internship experiences at Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates and Medterra involved managing influencer marketing campaigns, coordinating communications, and analyzing engagement metrics. Tonia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications - Public Relations from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and multiple associate degrees from Fullerton College.