Sonya Powell Mpa

Sonya Powell, MPA, currently serves as the DBE Administrator at Trinity Metro, focusing on leadership and compliance for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Previous experience includes roles as a Contract Specialist at Leonard Newman Unlimited, where responsibilities included federal acquisition processes, and as a Contract Management Specialist III at the City of Austin, overseeing performance evaluations for capital improvement contracts. Additionally, Sonya held the position of Contract Compliance Manager at the City of Austin's Small & Minority Business Resources, enhancing MBE/WBE participation in city contracts. An extensive career began as a Senior Business Counselor at the Small Business & Technology Development Center, providing support for small businesses in North Carolina. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Administration from Upper Iowa University and two degrees in Accounting from Strayer University.