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Tonya Torosian

Promises2Kids

Tonya Torosian is the Chief Executive Officer of Promises2Kids, a 37-year-old non-profit founded as the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation. Best known for building the Polinsky Children’s Center, Promises2Kids is dedicated to creating a brighter future for foster children. Torosian’s work in child welfare and nonprofit management spans 28 years and three states. She developed programs and policies for child and youth-based organizations in Illinois, Arizona and California. A tireless advocate for children and youth throughout her entire career, Torosian began her career first as a social worker, then as an executive charged with developing strategic alliances and implementing processes, systems, and policies. Tonya is a certified fundraising executive and received her Masters of Social Work degree from Arizona State University with an emphasis in Planning, Administration and Community Practice. She has served on the board of several nonprofit organizations, which included serving as the President of the San Diego chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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