Toni Simmons Henson, MPA

Executive Director at Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States, GE

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kevvin l. taylor

As an Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) coveted Festival Favorite Award Winner for Best Play, where Toni Simmons Henson serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Producing Director, I’m honored to recommend this passionate, dedicated, gifted, resourceful, arts advocate. ABTF was ranked Top Theatre Festivals to Visit Around the World and with Toni's impeccable leadership, the Festival will soon celebrate it's decennial anniversary. At the helm of Micah 6-8 Media, producer's of the ABTF, Toni is a humble, visionary servant and the ultimate, dynamic professional who represents the definition of a virtuous woman. As a speaker, seminar and workshop facilitator, Toni offers a plethora of keynote topics that will inspire and unify any audience from pARTnerships, to cultural influences, to the art of working with people. Toni's love for humanity and the arts weave a unique fabric of hope in Black Theatre. Bravo! HERstory in the making. Her best is yet to come!

Janice Liddell

Toni Simmons Henson is one of the most energetic visionaries for theatre in Atlanta, especially Black theatre. She is a task driver and accepts no less than the best in all she does related to theatre. As a result, each year, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) produces 40 plays in 4 days and some of the best performances in the city. Tony founded ABTF and through it has contributed so very much to the theatrical tapestry of this city. So many playwrights and actors find opportunities to showcase their talents and skills in telling OUR STORIES. Anyone interested in theatre, Atlanta theatre, Black Theatre, Black theatre in Atlanta, needs to know Toni AND the ABTF!!!!.

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Credentials

  • Certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL)
    TEFL Fullcircle
    Sep, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Senior Advisor
    Society of Certified Senior Advisors
    Mar, 2008
    - Sep, 2024
  • Advanced Professional Certificate: Non-Profit Management
    New York University
  • Advanced Professional Certificate: Women in Management & Leadership
    New York University

Experience

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Henson made history in 2022 as the first African-American Executive Director of SETC. This 75 year old institution is the largest theatre convention in the nation. Henson made history in 2022 as the first African-American Executive Director of SETC. This 75 year old institution is the largest theatre convention in the nation.

    • ABTF Travels - Arts & Cultural Tour Facilitator
      • Dec 2021 - Present

    • Black Family Table Talk Podcast Co-host
      • May 2020 - Present

      "50 Black-Created Podcasts You Should Hear" ~The Harvard Advocate"Best Black Podcasts to Listen to in 2022" ~Feedspot.comTop "50 Black Podcast Alternatives To Joe Rogan" ~AnInjusticeMag.com

    • Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Founder, Producing Director
      • May 2011 - Sep 2022

      Ranked among the top "five theatre festivals to visit around the world", the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival has provided a platform for over 150 playwrights and 3,200 artists in a little over a decade.

    • CEO, Franchise Owner
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

      Awarded Nat'l Bronze Award for top sales 2 consecutive years. Sold company in 2010 to pursue full time endeavors in performing arts. Awarded Nat'l Bronze Award for top sales 2 consecutive years. Sold company in 2010 to pursue full time endeavors in performing arts.

    • Executive Director, Franchise Owner
      • Jan 2004 - Aug 2007

      Awarded Top Sales Award for 3 consecutive years. Enrolled over 750 students in 3 year period for acting & public speaking skills. Peak performance: 17 classes/week, 5 locations & 2 summer camps. Garnered recognition for managing an exemplary children's theatre company with featured articles in Entrepreneur Magazine and the cover of Princeton Packet Lifestyles Magazine. Awarded Top Sales Award for 3 consecutive years. Enrolled over 750 students in 3 year period for acting & public speaking skills. Peak performance: 17 classes/week, 5 locations & 2 summer camps. Garnered recognition for managing an exemplary children's theatre company with featured articles in Entrepreneur Magazine and the cover of Princeton Packet Lifestyles Magazine.

Education

  • New York University
    MPA, Non-Profit Mgmt
    1990 - 1993
  • Howard University
    BBA, Business
    1981 - 1986
  • Hillside High School
    Diploma
    1977 - 1981

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