TONYA JONES SMITH
tjonesmith@wamalliance.org

Hello, I am Tonya. a Suicide Loss and Trauma Survivor and have had a passion for helping those who suffer, since as far back as I can remember. I experienced my first loss at 5 years,, an aunt who was gone suddenly at the hands of a drunk driver, a grandfather at age 9, and later the loss of my best friend, husband, and father to my children, to suicide.

My work history spans across a multitude of practices, from Behavioral Health, Holistic Healing, Psychology, Law, Finance, Contracts, to Software Computer Engineering, Writer and Business Owner. I’m currently seeking a PTSD Hypnotherapy License and Medicinal Herbalism Certification to further my knowledge and accreditation. My passion drove me to also start a small business - Love Me Teas, which provides alternative treatments for symptoms of PTSD & Anxiety.

I firmly believe in Holistic Healing and being Independently Healthy!

Currently I’m in the process of finishing a memoir on Suicide Loss and Trauma, offering personal experiences, an alternative POV, along with natural methods and tools, more beneficial than any pill. My goal is to inspire and show it is possible, even if we are alone, to heal ourselves and love ourselves. This has been years in the works and one of the most difficult goals I am conquering. Hoping to have my book published by 2025.

I embarked upon my dream to establish an organization which provides a support system and resources to start the healing process for those suffering Suicide Loss, PTSD, mental illness, are unhoused, or otherwise distressed.

We All Matter Alliance provides a way for those in need, to gain autonomy and begin their healing journey and love who they are! After spending many years working at the grass roots level with all ages of trauma survivors, LGBTQ+, mentally ill, drug addiction, and the unhoused here in the SLC, I quickly identified gaps and where the system is actually working against the very people, they our meant to help.

At We All Matter Alliance, our hope is to provide REAL solutions, in a stable kind space for those ready to take the next step. My wish and ultimate goal is to launch people into healing and loving themselves and share tools to help you become the person you are proud and happy to be!  

I believe service to others is a balance our soul requires in order to see ourselves as valuable and all living things are equal. I work every day at being a better person than I was yesterday, and I believe that understanding, love, and inspiration can change people. Change is the only true constant thing the Universe offers.