Sonia draws upon her education and professional experience to support the Core Directors and coordinate Center activities across all Cores.

Sonia graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Communication Sciences from the University of Connecticut. She was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and was named a New England Scholar. Sonia earned her MEd in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. Her graduate studies focused on the complex issues that face higher education, including financial concerns, legal and policy requirements, and technology.

Sonia’s diverse professional experience includes grant management and development for a community based non-profit as well as business development in a full-service financial firm. Prior to joining CTBH, Sonia worked at a research University providing pre-award and post-award project support to the department’s faculty.

In her free time Sonia enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially planning activities and trips with her husband and two kids.