Tonja Robinson-Harris

Tonja Robinson-Harris, MA, is an experienced educator and leader currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Dominican University and the Director of Housing at New Moms. Previously, Tonja held the position of Outreach & Development Manager for Ascension Health Housing Alliance, overseeing special events and communications. Prior roles include managing prevention services at BUILD, Inc., and teaching African American Studies at Frazier Preparatory Academy. Tonja began their career at Chicago Public Schools and has also worked as a Program Coordinator at Family Focus, Inc., and as a Counselor II at Gateway Foundation. Tonja is pursuing a PhD in Social Justice at Dominican University, having previously earned a Master’s in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from North Park University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.