As a former college faculty member, Tonjala has a proven track record of conducting needs assessment, creating curriculum and program design. She now leverages her previous experience to support clients in improving training initiatives through using dialogue education and diverse facilitation techniques. Her background involves working with clients in various sectors such as animal welfare, financial literacy, non-governmental organizations and non-profits.
Regarding social issues, she is passionate about improving conditions related to racial injustice, reducing the wealth gap and family restoration with a special focus on fatherhood. Corporately, Tonjala is interested in resolving talent development challenges and enhancing organizational culture. She resides in Birmingham, AL.
Education & Training
FORMAL
- Bachelor of Arts: International Business & Spanish
Dillard University | New Orleans, LA - Masters of Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education
Michigan State University | East Lansing
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Global Learning Partners
Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach, Foundations of Dialogue Education - Center for Credentialing & Education
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) - Coro Fellows Program
Public Affairs - Fellow (IIPP)
Institute for International Public Policy
Tonjala’s Work
Rapid Response: Preparing Financial Navigators to Serve their Communities
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE) and Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners (NTFP) teamed up with GLP to provide people across the U.S. with financial guidance and resources in the wake of our nation’s unprecedented crisis.
Documenting Stories of the Daily Struggles of Vulnerable Families
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has been a leader in the fight for TANF reform. Their leaders have presented at national congressional hearings related to the necessity to reform the welfare system, with emphasis on the TANF Program.
Helping College Students Advocate for Themselves
Project HELP (Health Education Laddering Program) was a multi-site program available at several community colleges throughout central Nebraska through funding from the national Health Profession Opportunity Grants program.
tonjala’s Resources
Episode 206: Resistance is Not Futile – Featuring Tonjala Eaton
Sometimes our learning designs go off without a hitch… and sometimes, they don’t! We’ve all been there – you’ve thoughtfully planned out your learning tasks and facilitation techniques, but when you get in the room it’s just not working for one (or more) of...
Episode 11: Foster “Ah-Ha” Moments
Dr. Jane Vella and Val Uccellani are joined by Tonjala Eaton, Career Coach and GLP Partner, to reflect on the axiom “foster ‘ah-ha’ moments, not ‘gotcha’ moments”. Tonjala was inspired by Jane’s writing many years ago and set her sights on becoming a learning-centered...
What Happens in the Classroom…An Exploration of the Role of Emotions in the Learning Process
NOTE: This reflection was written from the perspective of a community college educator, but it has implications for adult learning in both formal and informal settings. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:10 p.m. my heartbeat grew progressively faster with feelings of...