Tony Lona
About Tony Lona
Tony Lona is Sandia National Laboratories' Diversity Recruiter with extensive experience in human resources, talent management, and organizational training and development.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Tony Lona currently serves as Sandia's Diversity Recruiter at Sandia National Laboratories. He started in this role in 2022. In his capacity as Diversity Recruiter, Tony is responsible for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace by identifying and recruiting a wide array of talents from varied backgrounds. His work involves developing and implementing strategies to attract candidates from underrepresented groups, contributing to the lab's commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce.
Previous Role as Veteran & Disabilities Recruiting Specialist
From 2019 to 2022, Tony Lona worked as a Veteran & Disabilities Recruiting Specialist at Sandia National Laboratories. During his 3-year tenure, Tony focused on recruiting veterans and individuals with disabilities, ensuring that Sandia benefited from the unique perspectives and skills these candidates bring. His work involved creating targeted recruitment strategies and fostering relationships with veteran organizations and disability advocacy groups.
Experience in Talent Management and Instructional Design
Tony Lona spent five years from 2014 to 2019 working as a Talent Management Planner, Instructional Designer, and Project Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. In these capacities, Tony developed and implemented training programs designed to enhance workforce capabilities. He managed multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and played a key role in talent management planning. His expertise contributed significantly to Sandia's success in employee development and organizational training.
Military Background and Leadership Roles
Before his tenure at Sandia, Tony Lona served in the United States Marine Corps from 2009 to 2014. During this period, he held various roles including Instructional Designer, Manager, Future/Current Operations Chief, and Unit Readiness Planner. His responsibilities included leading joint and inter-agency teams, planning and executing training programs, and ensuring unit readiness. Tony’s military experience honed his leadership and organizational skills, particularly in high-stakes environments.
Education in Workforce Development and Training
Tony Lona pursued his higher education at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he studied Workforce Development and Training from 2012 to 2015. His three-year academic journey provided him with a solid foundation in training methodologies and workforce development strategies. This educational background underpins his professional expertise in human resources, talent management, and instructional design.