Sonia Blount

Sonia Blount M.S. has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Sonia currently serves as the Director of Pop-Up Events for the City of Philadelphia, where they develop citywide social events and initiatives to increase millennial civic and community engagement. Prior to this, Sonia was the Chief Events Officer at Kabila Events, responsible for planning and coordinating large and small special events. Sonia also worked as the Director of Career Development at KIPP Philadelphia Schools and as the Community Workforce Director at Eagles Wings Ministries. In addition, Sonia has experience as an Employer Engagement Navigator at The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, a Recruitment & Selection Specialist at The School District of Philadelphia, and an Employer Partnerships - Outreach Specialist at Temple University. Sonia has also held roles as a Facilitator at LeaderShape Global, Executive Director at Youth For Change, and Career Coordinator at Philadelphia Center for Arts & Technology.

Sonia Blount M.S. completed their education in the following chronological order:

- Sonia obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Innovation Strategy from the Fox School of Business at Temple University from 2015 to 2018.

- Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from the same institution from 2011 to 2013.

- Sonia received an Associates degree in Business from the Community College of Philadelphia from 2008 to 2011.

- At the high school level, they obtained a diploma from Mastery Charter High School -Lenfest from 2006 to 2008 and from New Media Technology Charter School from 2004 to 2006.

Additionally, they possess various certifications including Effective Business Writing from Community College of Philadelphia (obtained in 2020), Preventing Harassment Training from The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (obtained in 2020), Safe Zone Training from Temple University (obtained in 2016), and they have also completed a certification in Facilitating Adult Learning from Temple University.