She grew up in the Valley and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Roanoke College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After teaching elementary school in Roanoke City, Tonia ventured to Appalachian School of Law where she served on law review and was awarded top senior editor. Prior to joining Legal Aid, Tonia was employed as a law clerk for the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit and was an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. Tonia is happily married to Jake. <?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />