Sonia M.

Sonia M. has extensive experience in the arts and cultural sector, currently serving as a Member of the Arts Board of Advisors at Rich Mix since February 2023, focusing on artist support and representation for the Global Majority. As Grants Manager for the Arts Fund at the Paul Hamlyn Foundation since February 2022, Sonia analyzes the cultural sector to promote Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. As the Founder of SAWCC London, Sonia fosters a professional network of women arts practitioners and facilitates knowledge exchange between artists in NYC, London, and South Asia. Additionally, Sonia has held roles such as Cultural Industries Consultant and Arts Editor for Feminist Dissent Journal, while also having served as a Funding Officer for The National Lottery Community Fund and a Trustee for Odanadi UK. Educationally, Sonia holds a BA in Psychology from the University of East London and is pursuing an MA in South Asian Area Studies at SOAS.