Moving Forsyth Forward
Together We R.I.S.E.
In a time when our community—especially the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System—is facing unprecedented challenges, Tonya D. McDaniel believes in our unshakable spirit. We are a resilient people, and together, we will rise above obstacles and create brighter opportunities for every child and family.
A strong economy begins with strong foundations. Tonya is committed to attracting new businesses to Forsyth County that bring stable, high-quality jobs. She fosters partnerships with our educational powerhouses—Forsyth Tech, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College—to ensure residents are equipped with cutting-edge skills for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
True leadership plans for tomorrow while serving today. Tonya works to create policies that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring that future generations inherit a county rich in opportunity and protected natural resources.
Elected in 2018 as Forsyth County Commissioner for District A, Tonya D. McDaniel is a trailblazer with deep community roots and a vision for progress that leaves no one behind. Born in Winston-Salem to a proud military family and raised in Ft. Jackson, S.C., Tonya blends the discipline of service with the passion of advocacy.
