Tonya D. Green
Dr. Tonya D. Green
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
Board Member, Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr. Tonya D. Green is a native of Baltimore, MD. Her early career was distinguished by her service as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989, during which she received a Meritorious Mast and an honorable discharge. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the advancement of women's empowerment on a global scale. As the chief executive officer of Women of Dominion International LLC since 2010, she has exhibited a profound commitment to recruiting, counseling and training women, often personally leading missions to Africa, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Green has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who's. Her organization donates to nonprofits and offers a $1,000 scholarship annually to women over 45 seeking to return to school.
She has held various roles, including working as a court-appointed special advocate at Casa of Baltimore County Inc., providing veteran services support at The Community College of Baltimore County, serving as a caseworker at the American Red Cross and working as a fiscal associate II at the Maryland State Retirement & Pension System. During her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), she received a Baltimore County Executive Citation by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz.
Ms. Green's educational journey began with earning a bachelor's degree in biblical and pastoral counseling at the Christian Bible College and Seminary in 2002. She continued to expand her expertise with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree from the Community College of Baltimore County in 2017, earning a Human Services and Elder Care certificate. She graduated summa cum laude and was selected to receive the President's Distinguished Graduate award, giving the commencement speech with over 5,000 in attendance. She currently serves is president emeritus of the CCBC Alumni Association, a member of the CCBC Veterans Alumni Association, and currently serves on the board of directors for the Pro Bono Resource Center.
Dr. Green completed her Bachelor of Science degree Gerontology from Towson University, earned a Master of Arts in Psychology: Specialization in Military Psychology Concentration in Psychology of Terrorism from Adler University, an Honorary Doctorate from Abundant Life Christian University, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Trauma and Disaster Relief from National University.
