Latonya loves bringing people, ideas, and systems together to make great things happen. She has worn many hats over the years—managing projects, creating marketing content, keeping tech systems running smoothly, and helping applicants navigate the admissions process.
Latonya’s career, shaped by her experiences while living and working in various cities across the United States, has equipped her with a versatile skillset well-suited to her role at the McDonnell Academy. She studied Management Information Systems at the University of Memphis and earned her B.S in Communications at WashU.
As a Program Coordinator at McDonnell Academy, she helps keep a variety of projects moving smoothly. She especially enjoys the mix of big-picture planning and the small details that make it all work. Latonya manages and supports projects across admissions, marketing, communications, IT, and program initiatives, always aiming to keep things on track and make the process easier for everyone involved. She has a strong foundation in communications, graphic design, and storytelling. She enjoys crafting content that resonates—whether it’s a social media post, a newsletter, or a full-scale multimedia campaign. Latonya designs and manages communications that drive engagement, support recruitment, and showcase organizational impact.
Latonya actively serves as a board member for the Eastern Missouri Alliance for Clean Transportation (EM-ACT). Here, she contributes her knowledge to promote community engagement and educational initiatives focused on sustainability.
Outside of her professional life, Latonya enjoys a variety of hobbies, including cooking, gardening, furniture restoration, traveling, reading, and learning new things. Her newest hobby is learning to play the piano. These activities continually enrich her life and provide her with new and exciting ways to express her creativity.