Tonya Ladipo, LCSW

Tonya Ladipo, is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and the Founder and CEO of The Ladipo Group, a consulting and training organization dedicated to building emotionally intelligent leaders and creating workplace cultures where people thrive.

With 25+ years of experience as a clinician, facilitator, and trusted advisor to organizations, Tonya brings a rare blend of emotional insight and practical strategy to her work. Her philosophy, Knowledge is Good, Behavior is Better, reflects her belief that lasting change happens not just through learning but through action.

Tonya is a sought-after speaker on workplace wellness, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety. Known for her engaging and relatable style, she speaks to audiences ranging from intimate leadership teams to large conferences of thousands.

Clients such as Google, Destinations International, and the University of Pennsylvania consistently praise her ability to spark meaningful conversations and inspire real behavior change.

Her thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Essence, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Black Enterprise, among others.

Tonya’s work and impact have been recognized with numerous awards, including the two-time Titan 100 awardee (2025, 2024), Philadelphia Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award (2022), and the Pioneer Award (2021).

When she’s not working, you can find Tonya laughing (mostly) with her identical twin daughters, taking long walks, or planning her next beach getaway.