Sonia Petty

Sonia Petty has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Sonia is currently working as a Sr. Associate Manager of Innovation at Stella & Chewy's. Prior to that, they held senior associate brand manager roles at Danone, where they were responsible for leading brand strategies and innovation projects related to dairy-free products and creamers. Sonia also gained experience as an associate brand manager and intern at Danone. Before joining the food industry, Sonia worked as a Sample Receiving Technician at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, where they trained new employees, provided client assistance, and ensured quality control. Sonia also worked as a Wildlife Research Technician and Crew Leader at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, conducting research on American Marten and implementing strategies for increased efficiency and productivity. Sonia has additionally held research positions at the State University of New York and the University of Idaho, where they contributed to studies on fungal diseases in bats and population decline in ground squirrels, respectively. Sonia began their career as a Project Coordinator, Research Assistant, and Lab Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they successfully coordinated a complex research project and trained graduate students. Prior to that, they gained research experience as a Research Intern at the University of Kiel, focusing on seabird movement and diet. Overall, Sonia Petty has a strong background in brand management, research, and project coordination.

Sonia Petty pursued their education, starting with a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which they completed between 2010 and 2014. Following their undergraduate studies, they went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Brand and Product Management at the Wisconsin School of Business. Sonia successfully completed their MBA program from 2018 to 2020.