Tonya M. Adkins is a Delaware native deeply rooted in her local community. With years of experience as a Senior Certified Human Resources professional, accredited by the Society of Human Resources (SHRM), she has dedicated her career to spearheading initiatives across various organizations. Her mission has consistently been to facilitate collaborative employee-business partnerships, resulting in more inclusive workplaces where both employee and business objectives are met.

Tonya is a proud graduate of William Penn High School and holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership, emphasizing the importance of leading with emotional intelligence. Beyond her professional pursuits, Tonya is deeply passionate about community service and volunteerism. She calls New Castle home, where she resides with her two beautiful children, Maison and Mariah, and puppy Rocky.