Tonia D. Benas

Tonia D. Benas brings 28 years of experience in HR, people development, and organizational strategy across the childcare, restaurant, and staffing industries, with leadership roles at McDonald’s, Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, and BELAY Solutions. As Director of Culture & Communication, Tonia leads initiatives that strengthen internal culture, elevate team engagement, and streamline cross-entity communication for Elevate and its affiliated organizations. She holds a master’s degree in communication and is a licensed Georgia Realtor. Her work bridges strategic planning, brand messaging, and operational excellence to foster thriving teams and impactful client relationships.