Dr. Tommie "Toni" Savage

Dr. Tommie “Toni” Savage

Dr. Tommie “Toni” Savage is an Army Corps of Engineers whistleblower who spoke out against government contracting fraud in the “Ranges Program.” While working as an awarded and highly esteemed Contracting Officer at the agency’s Huntsville, Alabama Contracting Division, Toni discovered millions of dollars in fraudulent contracts. Toni overcame severe, debilitating retaliation for speaking out, despite her allegations being confirmed by multiple internal and external audits.

Toni secured a landmark victory when the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”) ruled in her favor, setting the precedent that federal whistleblowers can raise hostile work environment claims. Toni sacrificed her career and her health to speak truth to power. Her strength, determination, and perseverance are an inspiration, but also a stark reminder of how whistleblowers urgently need stronger protections.

Toni has served as an advisory member to National Whistleblower Center’s National Whistleblower Day committee. In 2017, Toni spoke at NWC’s National Whistleblower Day celebration on Capitol Hill, sharing her story.  She spoke again in 2023 after she and attorney, Michael Kohn, successfully negotiated a settlement.

In 2025, Toni joined NWC’s Board of Directors. She is also the President and Founder of Daughter of Zion Ministries, Inc.