Today's Guest on Dopee Conversations is Ms Tonya Nixon. Tonya is a native of Austin, Texas who has been a peace officer 16 years. She is currently the Sergeant at the Travis County Constable Precinct One office. She recently won the race for Travis County Constable Precinct One during the Texas Primary Elections held in March. Tonya will not face an opponent in the November General Election making her the first black woman to run and win the seat of Constable in the Central Texas area. Tonya is a member of the JPCA (Justices of Peace and Constables Association) and other prestigious councils and committees, one to highlight is th National Council of Negro Women.
Tonya has received numerous awards and recognition for her role in educating and empowering our youth. She was the 2018 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Mitchie Mitchell Commitment to Youth Award recipient. Tonya believes if we fail to educate our children our future is empty. Tonya strongly believes community policing and being actively involved is the only way to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. She has taken on many volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. She strives to give back while encouraging and inspiring others to do the same while keeping their trust and preserving the quality of life.
