Rhode Island College

Lonks was previously the head boys and girls tennis coach at Smithfield High School. She also runs the summer recreation tennis programs through Smithfield’s Parks and Recreation Department.

The Smithfield, Rhode Island native starred for the Anchorwomen from 2013-16. She closed out her career with a 52-7 (.881) singles record and a 51-9 (.850) doubles mark for 77.5 career points. At the conclusion of her career Lonks was the program’s all-time leader in points, while tying for first in doubles wins, ranking second in singles victories, fourth in singles winning percentage and second in doubles winning percentage. She will be inducted into RIC's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2026.

She was named First Team All-Little East in doubles three times and to the Second Team once. Lonks was a two-time First Team All-Little East selection in singles and was twice named to the Second Team during her career.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a concentration in special education from Rhode Island College in 2019. Lonks searned an M.Ed. in urban multicultural special education from RIC in 2021.

In addition to her coaching duties, Lonks is a teacher in the Smithfield Public School system.