Sonia Lafountain

Sonia LaFountain is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in business development, operations, and strategic partnerships across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at MEI Global, LLC since June 2025, Sonia previously held significant roles including Chief Operating Officer and SVP of Partnerships at iCrowdNewswire, where responsibilities included managing operations and partnership development for a leading press release distribution service. Prior positions at ContentEngine LLC, LexisNexis, and CARMA International involved overseeing global content operations, strategic planning, and partnership management. Sonia's educational background includes a Master's degree in International Business/Policy from the Middlebury Institute, an Executive MBA from Tulane University, and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies/Spanish from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.