Sonia Alcantara-Antoine

Sonia Alcantara-Antoine has extensive experience in library management and public services. Sonia is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore County Public Library since February 2021. Previously, they worked as the Director of Libraries and Information Services at Newport News Public Library from September 2017 to January 2021. Prior to that, Sonia was the Public Services Manager at Virginia Beach Public Library, where they managed a division of 261 staff members and implemented strategies to expand the library's user base and improve access to services. Sonia also held various roles at the Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center, including State Library Resource Center Manager, Manager of Information Services Department, and Special Assistant to the CEO. Sonia began their library career as a Library Associate at the Lee County Library System from 2004 to 2007.

Sonia Alcantara-Antoine completed their Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Old Dominion University in 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree from Florida State University in 2007, with a focus on Library and Information Science. Before their MLIS, Sonia obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Their bachelor's degree had a concentration in English Language and Literature. The chronological information does not provide specific start years for each degree.