Tonya Harris

Tonya Harris is the Director for the TRiO Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search programs at Arkansas Northeastern College. She has been a Mississippi County resident all her life. Tonya is a proud graduate of ANC and holds a Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University and a Masters degree from the University of Arkansas.
Tonya and her husband J.D. have been involved with the Arts Council for many years. She has served as Secretary for several years and is currently serving as Treasurer. She is an active board member and volunteer at events. She was a 2008 Blytheville Leadership Institute graduate and served on the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce Pride in Property committee. Tonya is also an active member of Act 2!, the local community theater group, where she has served as the Secretary and has directed and appeared on stage in several of their productions. Tonya is a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and serves as the Chapter Advisor at Arkansas Northeastern College, State Advisor for Arkansas and was the National President on the 2009-2010 National Executive Committee. Tonya believes the “arts” are a vital part of improving the quality of life within our community and in Mississippi County. There are great things to do in Blytheville at the Ritz!
Tonya and her husband J.D. have been involved with the Arts Council for many years. She has served as Secretary for several years and is currently serving as Treasurer. She is an active board member and volunteer at events. She was a 2008 Blytheville Leadership Institute graduate and served on the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce Pride in Property committee. Tonya is also an active member of Act 2!, the local community theater group, where she has served as the Secretary and has directed and appeared on stage in several of their productions. Tonya is a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and serves as the Chapter Advisor at Arkansas Northeastern College, State Advisor for Arkansas and was the National President on the 2009-2010 National Executive Committee. Tonya believes the “arts” are a vital part of improving the quality of life within our community and in Mississippi County. There are great things to do in Blytheville at the Ritz!