Biography
Tonya Gayle is the executive director of Green City Force where she oversees fundraising and external communications. Green City Force’s AmeriCorps program prepares young adults aged 18-24 who reside in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments and have a high school diploma or equivalency for careers through green service. She is a board member of The Corps Network which focuses on national service, and Environmental Advocates NY which focuses on environmental justice. She is also a member of the New York Women’s Foundation Circle of Sisters for Social Change. Tonya has spent her career in the human services sector working in nonprofit organizations largely focused on economic justice for young people of color. Prior to joining GCF, she worked at the New York City Housing Authority where she was project manager for a nine-month analysis and assessment of the NYCHA resident services portfolio. She also managed grants and partnerships with funders and stakeholders to support the preservation of public housing through the Office of Public Private Partnerships. Tonya is a graduate of Wesleyan University, native Brooklynite, and passionate about providing young people with viable paths to create and lead a just and equitable world.