Sonia Zavaleta Toukkari

Sonia Zavaleta Toukkari has a diverse range of work experience. In 2020, they worked as an App Configurator and Front-end Developer at SuperApp Oy. Prior to that, they were an Assistant Project Coordinator at Hofstede Insights from August 2019 to January 2020. In 2018, they worked as a Recruitment Assistant at Professional Connections, supporting the management of recruitments for client hospitals. Sonia also worked as an Administrative Assistant at the European Chemicals Agency, where they performed technical completeness checks of registration dossiers. In 2017, they were a Talent Management Assistant - HR at Danish Refugee Council. Sonia obtained their Master's degree in Culture Communication and Globalization with a specialization in International Relations and Global Order from Aalborg University from 2015 to 2017. Sonia also gained experience as an intern at UNDP, managing internal communications and strengthening outreach activities and partnerships. Additionally, they volunteered at UNV Latin America and the Caribbean Portfolio, creating and disseminating content on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Communications Associate at Convergys and as a Public and Private Sector Intern at Casals & Associates, Inc., where they assisted with administrative duties and financial tasks for USAID Democracy Strengthening Program.

Sonia Zavaleta Toukkari completed their Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General at Universidad Catolica de El Salvador from 2007 to 2011. Sonia then participated in the Global UGRAD Undergraduate Exchange Program at Montana State University-Bozeman from 2011 to 2012, where they focused on International Relations and Affairs. In 2014, they attended the Österreichisches Studienzentrum für Frieden und Konfliktlösung, completing the International Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Training Program. Sonia furthered their education by pursuing a Master's degree in Culture, Communication, and Globalisation with a stream on International Relations and Global Order at Aalborg University from 2015 to 2017.