Tonya Bauer

Tonya Bauer is an accomplished Program Manager at The Aspen Institute since March 2023, focusing on the Aspen Ideas: Health conference, where responsibilities include content development and speaker logistics for over 160 participants. Prior experience includes notable roles at NBC News from October 2015 to March 2023, where Tonya served as Producer in the Health & Medical Unit, managing story production and delivering over 100 story packages annually. Previous positions with NBC News also include Associate Producer, where Tonya streamlined operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a range of roles from Researcher to Desk Assistant, contributing to the production of significant broadcasts and special events. Earlier experiences encompass freelance writing, coordination in television production, and internships that honed skills in media and communications. Tonya holds a dual degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism and History from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.