Tonya M. Peck

Senior Associate

Tonya M. Peck

Tonya M. Peck brings over 30 years of leadership experience guiding mission-driven organizations through growth, transition, and transformation. Her career spans design, technology, consulting, and nonprofit sectors, with a consistent focus on building high-performing, equity-centered teams and strengthening leadership at every level.

Tonya’s nonprofit leadership includes serving as Executive Director of Dress for Success Seattle, where she transformed a 20-year-old suiting boutique into a modern, cloud-based workforce development agency. Under her leadership, the organization doubled its service capacity, launched multilingual digital equity programs, and exited the pandemic financially strong without closing or furloughing staff. She later joined Dress for Success Worldwide to lead the strategic spin-out of its New York and Chicago affiliates into independent, sustainable entities.

As a seasoned Interim Executive, she applies a systems-focused approach to strengthen governance, build leadership capacity, and drive operational excellence during pivotal transitions. Leading with vision and heart, she helps mission-driven organizations navigate change through her expertise in organizational development, board governance, and strategic planning.

Tonya holds a Master’s in Applied Behavioral Science and multiple certifications in board governance, interim executive leadership, and organizational performance. She also serves as Board Chair of Seattle Girls’ School, where she champions equity and empowerment for girls and gender-expansive youth.

Tonya’s work is grounded in service, inclusion, and a belief that thoughtful leadership can transform organizations and the communities they serve.