Lori Sonken

Lori Sonken serves as the Communication and Program Manager for the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity at Cornell University, a position held since September 2017. In addition to this role, Sonken contributes as a writer for National Parks Traveler. Previous experience includes positions at the Institute for the Social Sciences at Cornell University, where responsibilities encompassed program visibility and event organization, and as Legislative-Policy Coordinator for the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, where engagement with policymakers was a key focus. Sonken's early career included various roles related to policy and legislation within the House of Representatives and the Bureau of Reclamation. Educational background includes a BA in Journalism from Humboldt State University and California State University Northridge.