Tonya Agnew (she/her) is the Vice President, Communications & Marketing for Family Equality,
the leading United States organization that works for equality for LGBTQI+ families. In her role,
she oversees Family Equality’s marketing, communications and media strategies, public
relations, social media, websites, and digital communications. She manages a small but mighty
team of talented professionals who support Family Equality’s mission through storytelling, media
placements, brand management, and building relationships.
She is a proud first generation college graduate and holds a degree from Purdue University.
Prior to joining Family Equality, she served in communications and marketing leadership roles in
higher education, public transportation, and healthcare.
LGBTQ+ advocacy has been woven into Tonya’s professional and personal life for more than
two decades. Tonya and her wife, together since 1998, have raised two sons in their little corner
of the world, all while advocating for LGBTQ+ families along the way.
