Tonya Christian is a committed human service leader. She has served as a volunteer for Rogers County Youth Services for the past two years while actively engaged in research on teen problems and challenges, including, self-care, life skills, unemployment, and problem resolution. Tonya has developed an extensive teen life skills curriculum program for the shelter’s rehabilitation group sessions and she provides life skills program training for agency staff. Tonya no doubt will continue to be an innovative service leader as she begins her occupational journey as a community service provider and promotes positive social change.