Tonisha Gordon

Dynamic Public Programs Supervisor at Toledo Museum of Art with proven expertise in event planning and budget management. Skilled in community engagement and cultural competency, I successfully strategized programs that increased attendance and fostered partnerships, demonstrating strong leadership and data analysis capabilities to enhance organizational impact.

• Alumni Board of Directors Member- Vice President, 07/20-Current, Hope College, Holland, MI, 49423, Aid in committee activities throughout the year that require scholars, faculty and staff connections., Help in facilitating votes for alumni projects for the campus community as well as the community of alumni members., Help in fundraising and connections for the alumni board and institution.
• Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Leadership Team Executive Member (internal admin), 01/21-06/23, Hope College, Holland, MI, 49423, Helped with major decisions for alum of color., Facilitated conversations with major key players of the college on behalf of alumni of color., Planned events and programs for Alum of color for Homecoming and events throughout the year., Aided and advise along with mentorship current students at the college., Monitor communications for the council and take minutes for the meetings.
• Advisory Board Member, 01/21-07/23, Cornerstone Church, Maumee, OH, 43537, Advised the Senior Pastoral Team., Assisted with difficult tasks and conversations on behalf of the church., Sent updates on behalf of the board to the church on decision making.
• Strong Start to Finish Committee Member, 08/18-08/20, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 43403, Helped to review the university’s goals according to state needs for closing the achievement gap., Facilitated workshops for diversity, equity and inclusion as well as inclusive pedagogy for faculty members., Attended the statewide convening in Columbus to share efforts that BGSU is doing to ensure students are graduating and passing their math and reading courses.
• Black Cultural Center Annual Conference Event Planner and Volunteer, 01/18-04/18, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, Assisted the Director of the Black Cultural Center with administration and planning for the annual conference., Coordinated reservations for the venue and the meals., Aided in the program presentation selection and aided the speakers in their needs., Facilitated conversations and helped with evaluations.
• First Year Seminar Co-Facilitator and Advisor, Academic Advising and Registrar’s Office, Fall 2013-06/15, Hope College, Holland, MI, 49423, Co-taught a course on identity and facilitated conversations about growth and development., Co-advised students and assisted them in finding the optimal classes for their future aims.
• Resident Assistant Leadership Development Committee Chair, Residential Life, Fall 2014-Spring 2015, Hope College, Holland, MI, 49423, Prepared conference-style leadership development for RAs to learn and grow in their positions.

• Intercultural Development Inventory Certified Facilitator, 02/21, Bowling Green State University, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH, 43401
• Green Dot Sexual Assault Prevention Certified Facilitator, 05/19, Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH, 43551
• Administrator of the Year Award for the Division of Diversity and Belonging, 05/21, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 43401
• Kujichagulia Alumni Excellence Award, 02/22, Hope College, Holland, MI, 49423