Dr. Tonya Strozier
Advisory Board Chair
Dr. Tonya Strozier is an educator, author, and visionary leader committed to advancing excellence and equity in education. She is the Founder and CEO of Black and Brown Girl Wellness and the founder of Ubuntu Academies, a private K-5 school, and Ubuntu Preschool, where she leads with a focus on whole child development, cultural identity, and academic achievement.
Dr. Strozier serves as Commissioner for the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs, where she is the Education Pillar Chair, and is the current Chair of the African American Legacy Fund, advocating for policies and practices that uplift the Black community. Her professional experience includes serving as the former Director of African American Student Services in the Tucson Unified School District, an elementary school principal, a reading specialist, and a certified superintendent.
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