Meet Tonya Anderson

Tonya Anderson is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive, community leader, and health and wellness advocate with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout her career with organizations including, Novartis, Janssen, ViiV Healthcare, and Daiichi Sankyo, she has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and improving patient access. Her professional accomplishments include national performance awards, commercial leadership recognition, and executive-level experience with the American Heart Association.

A proud three-time graduate of the University of Maryland, Tonya holds an MBA in Marketing and an MS in Business. She is a dedicated philanthropist and serves on the American Red Cross Southern Maryland Board, supporting initiatives that strengthen communities, advance health equity, and promote volunteerism. She is also a 20-plus-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, reflecting her longstanding commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and community leadership.

Beyond her corporate career, Tonya is a certified group fitness instructor, community volunteer, and passionate advocate for preventive health and wellness. She teaches group fitness and Pilates classes throughout Maryland and has served as an international health and wellness presenter for Medical Mondays with Dr. Opesami. Most recently, she served as a co-facilitator and wellness instructor for Reclaim Movement, a women's retreat at The Mansion-Noble Lane, in the Pocono Mountains, empowering women to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Tonya believes in the power of education, mentorship, philanthropy, and intentional living to create opportunities for women and future generations. She is honored to participate in this University of Maryland Women's Golf and American Red Cross event, bringing together her passion for women's leadership, wellness, and community service.

In her spare time, Tonya enjoys traveling, teaching Pilates, and spending quality time with family and friends, especially her daughter, also a University of Maryland graduate and who recently graduated from Howard University School of Law.