Tonda DiPlacido is a marketing strategist, specializing in promoting locally owned businesses in northeastern Ohio. With a passion for understanding the unique characteristics of every business and their owners, Tonda develops effective marketing strategies that increase brand awareness while staying within the client's budget. Tonda's academic background includes studies in Selling Skills and Sales Operations at AMA Programs, Business/Commerce, General, at the Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Psychology at Allegheny College.

Tonda has worked as a Creative Marketing Consultant at Spirit Media, and as a Sales Representative for Pfizer and American Cyanamid Company. Tonda has also held positions as AVP/District Lending Officer at National City Bank and Department Manager at Joseph Horne Co. Additionally, Tonda has volunteered as Co-Chair Dream House Project and for Dream House Marketing at Lake County Family YMCA.

As a marketing strategist at Mimi Vanderhaven, Tonda applies her knowledge and expertise to help promote locally-owned businesses. Tonda believes that everyone has a unique story that should be shared, and she's passionate about learning the stories behind the businesses she works with.