Tonya Hurley

Tonya Hurley is an American writer and director in film, television, live performance, and interactive media. She is known for her work on the television series So Little Time, Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!, and Ghostgirl. She is also the author of the young adult novel series The Blessed.

Hurley was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and studied writing, music, and filmmaking at the University of Pittsburgh. She then moved to New York City to pursue a career in film and television.

Hurley's work has been praised for its originality and humor. She has won numerous awards for her writing and directing, including the Rockefeller Foundation Award in Film and the Sundance Institute's Writer's Lab.

Hurley is a passionate advocate for young people and their creativity. She is a founding board member of the Morbid Anatomy Museum in Brooklyn, New York, and she sponsors and judges the Teen Writing Essay Contest for Gilda's Club NYC.

Hurley is a talented and versatile writer and director who is making a significant contribution to the world of entertainment. She is an inspiration to young people everywhere and she is sure to continue to create groundbreaking work for years to come.