Tonya Richards Shrmcp Chhr Cdp

Tonya Richards has an extensive work experience in the field of Human Resources. Tonya Richards currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources & Organization Development at Maimonides Medical Center. Prior to this, they held various roles at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, including Executive Director of Human Resources & Academic Affairs, Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer, and Senior Human Resources Business Partner. Tonya has also worked as an ASHHRA Region 2 Consultant at the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA). Tonya Richards has experience in labor relations and employee management, having served as a Senior Director of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Additionally, Tonya has held leadership positions as an Executive Board Member at The Association of Healthcare Human Resources Administrators of Greater New York (AHHRA) and as a Board Member at Queens Community House. Tonya Richards has also worked at Consolidated Edison Company in the roles of Employee & Labor Relations Senior Specialist/HRBP. Tonya started their career as a Human Resources Analyst at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

Tonya Richards has a Masters degree in Human Resources Management & Development from New York University. Tonya Richards also holds a Bachelors degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. In addition, they have a High School Diploma in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from John Jay High School, where they graduated as Valedictorian. Tonya has obtained several certifications, including the Certified Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) from AHA Health Forum in 2017, the SHRM-CP from SHRM in 2015, and the Professional in Human Resources certification from HR Certification Institute - HRCI in 2006.