SAND AND SHORES PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
Sand & Shores is a boutique communications and leadership consulting firm concentrating on elevating stories, increasing brand awareness and building a strong reputation . Guided by a fresh, stimulating, and out of the box approach, we customize the services for each client. We work to achieve earned media coverage and build credibility through focused and targeted pitching of stories, collaborations, and announcements. For entrepreneurs and experts, we provide a platform for speaking, hosting, and storytelling. We are all about magnifying the message.
With over 20 years of public relations, event promotions, and marketing experience, Sand and Shores was established out of the need for organizations, businesses, and entrepreneurs to increase their visibility in the most effective, yet cost efficient way. Activating strategic communications and the power of leadership combined with marketing practices produce the best results for our clients. Developing strategic partnerships, along with keeping a high level of communication with the target market through press releases, authentic stories and targeted events in conjunction with focused advertising will garner a great response and an abundant level of support. Helping the public get to know, like, and trust the client results in a strong reputation and consumer loyalty.
TONYA MCKENZIE, FOUNDER OF SAND AND SHORES
As the founder of Sand & Shores, Tonya McKenzie brings more than 20 years of experience in media relations, marketing, and client relations. Her non-profit experience includes being an Associate Executive Director, raising over a million dollars to open a new YMCA in Northern California and serving as a Los Angeles County Commissioner. Tonya McKenzie has build and lead marketing departments for various companies. Tonya published Real Estate Agent Magazine in 2016 and hosts 2 successful podcasts. Tonya is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and chartered a graduate chapter in Northern California. You can find Mrs. McKenzie highlighted in the book, “AMAZING MOMS: Parents of the 21st Century”
Tonya McKenzie is a child advocate and staunch supporter of children’s’ rights. She is the author of “A Child’s Memories of Cartoons & Murder”, a memoir discussing her own (adverse childhood experiences) A.C.E.s. She co-authored the F.I.T. Kids Manual utilized by the Pittsburg School District (California), established several unique youth wellness programs and served as a Youth Commissioner for Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover http://federalglover.com/. She is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Currently, Tonya serves as the Past President of the North Redondo Beach Business Association, is the first African American woman elected to the Board of Directors of the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, holds a seat on the Redondo Beach Police Department Community Engagement Board, and The City of Redondo Beach GPAC. She serves as the Vice President of Black Public Relations Society – Los Angeles and on the Board of Directors for Better Youth. Tonya was named as the Redondo Beach Woman of the Year in 2021 and continues to proudly serve her community, Los Angeles County, and the Culture.
A Story of ACEs
Tonya McKenzie is available for speaking engagements, workshop moderation, training, and event hosting opportunities.
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