SAND & SHORES 

We are a public relations and media relations consulting firm.

Sand and Shores uses AI with over 30 years of experience in strategic PR and marketing techniques to increase your exposure, leads, and profits. We partner with some of the best agencies and professionals to educate, train, and consult businesses and organizations to help them tell their stories to their target audience and grow brand awareness through the media while building a strong reputation.

TONYA MCKENZIE, FOUNDER OF SAND & SHORES

Tonya McKenzie is the founder of Sand & Shores, a public relations and media relations consulting firm, and the Sales Director & Publicist for StartingPoint. She is an international speaker, a Los Angeles County Commissioner of Alcohol and Other Drugs, and a public relations expert specializing in storytelling, building community, and increasing brand awareness. She uses AI plus 30 years of public relations experience and marketing strategies to help businesses and organizations increase their leads, profits, and media exposure. Commissioner McKenzie is also the host of Leaders & Learners Podcast, speaking to leaders, experts, authors, artists, and athletes connected to her home state of California. 

Tonya was the first African American woman elected to the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and named the Redondo Beach Woman of the Year. She serves as the Vice President of Black Public Relations Society – Los Angeles and on the Advisory Board for Better Youth. 

Tonya McKenzie can be found highlighted in the pages of Amazing Moms: Parents of the 21st Century, her memoir titled, A Child’s Memories of Cartoons and Murder, and her professional books and manuals. Tonya has been married for over 22 years and has four kids, including a set of twins.

Tonya McKenzie is available for speaking engagements, workshop moderation, training, and event hosting opportunities.

Sand & Shores maintain a very strict privacy policy. We do not share contact information with any outside entity.