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Tonika Clayton

Former Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund

Dallas, Texas, United States

Writes $50K – $250K checks · typically $100K

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Experience

  1. Acelero LearningBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
  2. Dallas College FoundationBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  3. St. Mark's School of TexasBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
  4. McKinsey & CompanySenior Advisor2022 — 2025
  5. NewSchools Venture FundManaging Partner2015 — 2020
  6. Amplify EducationVice President2007 — 2015
  7. Harvard Business SchoolResearch Associate2004 — 2007
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA)Business Development Coordinator1999 — 2002

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tonika Clayton?
Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund
What check size does Tonika Clayton write?
Tonika Clayton typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
Where did Tonika Clayton go to school?
Tonika Clayton studied at Harvard Business School (MBA, General Management); Harvard University.

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