MEND - Meet Each Need With Dignity
Tonisha D. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in diverse roles across multiple organizations. Currently, Tonisha serves as a Behavioral Therapist at Foothill Child Development Services, Inc. and a Case Manager at LA Business Personnel, Inc. Additionally, Tonisha holds positions as an Administrator for the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and has been actively involved with the Department of Public Health and Harbor-UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Tonisha has a background in customer service, case management, and event organization with MEND - Meet Each Need With Dignity. Previous roles include Office Manager and Office Administrator, showcasing strong organizational and management skills. Tonisha's academic credentials include Bachelor's degrees in Sociology from California State University, Northridge, and nursing qualifications from Preferred College of Nursing.
MEND - Meet Each Need With Dignity
MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity’s mission is to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families and increase their access to opportunities that strengthen their capacity to thrive. To this end, we offer a range of comprehensive services delivered with dignity and respect by MEND's exceptionally dedicated staff and “army” of volunteers. For over 50 years, MEND has opened its doors to the most vulnerable members of our community and over the years we have become one of the most comprehensive and empowering poverty relief agencies in Los Angeles County, serving, in 2018, over 10,000 unduplicated individuals during 260,000 encounters throughout the year. Started in a San Fernando Valley garage in 1971, MEND is an anchor institution with the largest food bank in the Valley, homeless care services, Pathways to Wellness, Gateways Employment Services, as well as support and care through case management services.