Tonya McKenzie, the PR Priestess, founder of Sand & Shores, is a speaker, moderator, author, and civil servant. Tonya is also a Los Angeles County Commissioner of Alcohol and other Drugs and a master storyteller. As a gun violence survivor, resilience is a huge piece of her personal story. You can find her at the intersection of communications and leadership. She hosts 2 podcasts and has mastered the art of simplifying complex issues through conversation.