Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas

Tonya Murphy is the Senior Manager of Advancement for Travis Manion Foundation, utilizing her top five character strengths of humor, fairness, teamwork, kindness and creativity to support corporate partners, connect with employee resource groups, and build relationships. In her nearly 20 years of experience serving the military community through volunteer and nonprofit work, she has engaged with the community through a variety of roles, including mentor, advocate, programmatic manager, and fundraiser. As a Navy spouse, Tonya’s passion for supporting the military community is both personal and professional. Tonya is the 2023 Navy Spouse of the Year.

 

Tonya believes that learning, both formal and informal, is a lifelong endeavor. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, a Master of Science degree in Counseling from University of Memphis, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling from The George Washington University, and is constantly pursuing opportunities to expand her knowledge through individual courses and certifications.

 

Tonya’s favorite thing in the world is enjoying a good belly laugh, and outside of work you can most likely find her doing just that with her husband, three sons, and their ridiculously spoiled goldendoodles and cat.