
SOCIALLY DESIGNED

HUMAN EMPOWERED
MEET
TONY
Tony is an Advocate & Scholar of Human Development. He’s defined his career as a mission to research, develop, and advocate for human development while working towards a vision for a socially designed, human empowered world. Human development is the study and practice of expanding realized opportunities and improving well-being both in the historical context and in present-day society. Tony focuses on the lenses of education, urban design, and social policy. Using a creative process known as social design, to explore and develop the ways in which individuals and social institutions interface, to help solve institutionalized problems. Tony approaches human development by studying the history of humanity and civilization. Observing its progress through modern society. And then uses those perspectives to collaborate with governments, NGOs, media organizations, social movements, and other interest groups to direct, advise, and contribute to policy, research, programs, exhibitions, productions, and other impactful initiatives that further sustainable human development.
LEADERSHIP, ADVISORY, AND SERVICE APPOINTMENTS TONY HOLDS:
See LinkedIn page for previous positions and achievements.
Tony Malzone for Human Development
- Founder
United Nations
- Advocacy Member on Educators Affinity Forum, Association of the United States
State of Arizona
- Arizona-Mexico Commission | Member of the Binational Committee on Education
AmeriCorps
- National Service Member | Wildland Conservation Crew, Arizona Conservation Corps
Studio Soni
- Co-Executive Director
New Way Academy
- Advisor to the Administration & Head of Alumni Association

TONY MALZONE
FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Tony Malzone for Human Development is the academic office of Tony Malzone. The office is the administrative home of Tony’s advocacy and scholarly affairs and operates on the 4humdev platform. The 4humdev platform is the basis for Tony’s research, development, and advocacy for human development.
It really felt like he has been working with us for years and knew exactly what we needed.
NEW COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO
When Tony has a vision - he wastes no time developing and implementing it. He has been instrumental in reenergizing the Alumni Association at New Way Academy, and is incredibly quick and receptive to feedback, collaboration, and long term goals for both marketing and alumni relations. His fresh perspective and big picture ideas are just what is needed to bring the Alumni Association of a 55 year private school to the next level; the amount of detail, positivity, and persistence he brings to the table is unmatched!
- Laura Murray,
Director of Marketing and Communications at New Way Academy
Tony talks less, listens more, and when the time comes, he knows how to lead change and development. He creates clarity and energy. His energy for whatever he is teaching captivates. He has a unique ability to make some of the most complex ideas seem rather simple. If you’ve worked with him, you’ve seen Tony’s ability to bring teams together, make others feel heard, and most importantly, you’ve seen he knows how to get things done. He turns ideas into policy, strategy, and action. And he does it all with a very inspiring optimism.
- Jay Soni,
Founding Partner and Creative Director at Studio Soni