At BNY Mellon, Tonia is on the Global Leadership Council of IMPACT, the organization’s multicultural BRG, where she spearheads initiatives for the recruitment and retention of minority employees. She developed a mentoring program, identified diverse colleagues in middle management and below, and provided additional mentoring and sponsorship to support the promotion of diverse candidates. Tonia also chairs IMPACT’s Black Leadership Forum, which is dedicated to building the talent pipeline and positioning BNY Mellon as a preeminent employer for Black professionals. Additionally, Tonia serves as is a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council to the CEO.   Offering her experiences and perspectives, she works to inform the strategy on diversity and inclusion across the enterprise and serve as a sounding board for senior leadership.  Tonia has a commitment to her community, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Nassau County, which provides girls with opportunities for community service and leadership development.