Tonia Shoumatoff

Tonia Shoumatoff is a writer, producer and media commentator with a longtime professional commitment to environmental protection. She has lived in the Harlem Valley since 1987. Her work as senior reporter for the Millbrook Independent newspaper gave her a unique perspective on local affairs and the area's rich history. As the Ten Mile River watershed manager for the Housatonic Valley Association, Shoumatoff monitored the watershed and reviewed Harlem Valley development proposals, encouraging...See more

Tonia Shoumatoff is a writer, producer and media commentator with a longtime professional commitment to environmental protection. She has lived in the Harlem Valley since 1987. Her work as senior reporter for the Millbrook Independent newspaper gave her a unique perspective on local affairs and the area's rich history. As the Ten Mile River watershed manager for the Housatonic Valley Association, Shoumatoff monitored the watershed and reviewed Harlem Valley development proposals, encouraging low-impact development and stream protection. Shoumatoff helped promote worldwide peace activities as a staff member of a United Nations-affiliated NGO, May Peace Prevail on Earth, International. See less