A woman with roots on Powell Avenue in Monroe, where her family once owned a local cleaning shop, is now making waves in Detroit as one of the region’s most influential nonprofit and education leaders. Tonya Adair, a Grambling State University graduate and veteran educator, has built a career focused on equity, education, and community empowerment, and her leadership is drawing national attention.
Adair currently serves as the Chief Development, Diversity, and Engagement Officer at United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM), where she oversees f…
