There’s a reason Tonya Graham has such an impressive list of endorsements, and it’s not because she is “status quo.” It’s her work ethic. She shows up — focused, prepared and professional.
She is level-headed in moments of crisis. She is pragmatic and even-keeled. She puts her focus on finding solutions rather than complaining about problems. She’s willing to change her mind when facts present themselves. She is respectful toward those that disagree with her.
Social justice is close to her heart. She hosted a free workshop for teens last fall on implicit bias and allyship that my son attended. It was powerful and beautifully organized.
As executive director of the Geos Institute, she has worked diligently on climate change solutions with communities across the country for over a decade. Those are skills we need right now.
