National Association of Counsel for Children
Sonia C. Velazquez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, and organizational management. Currently serving as a Board Member for the National Fatherhood Initiative® and a Senior Nonprofit Advisor as an Independent Consultant, Sonia has held key positions including Emeritus Board Member for the National Association of Counsel for Children and Executive Director for Literature for All of Us. Previous roles include Executive Director at the ECLT Foundation, Senior Vice President at American Humane, and significant contributions in various capacities with Plan International across multiple countries. Sonia's educational background includes management and administration studies at Harvard University, along with specialized certifications in global health, sustainability, and trauma resilience from prestigious institutions.
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National Association of Counsel for Children
Founded in 1977, the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) is a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights, well-being, and opportunities of children and families impacted by the child welfare system through access to high-quality legal representation. Our vision: Every child and family involved with the court system is well-represented by a lawyer who works to ensure that every child is raised by a nurturing family and has positive life opportunities. NACC believes all children involved in child welfare proceedings need lawyers who are well-trained to achieve the best possible outcomes– outcomes where children are raised on a path toward success in loving and supportive families. We also believe the child welfare court system works best when all parties – children, parents, and social service agencies – are represented by high-quality, well-trained lawyers. NACC provides programs and resources that improve the quality of legal representation for children, parents and agencies; we support a community of hard-working and dedicated professionals and help attract and retain diverse talent in the children’s legal advocacy profession; and we advocate for policies that advance rights, including the right to counsel for children and parents.