Sonnia Manzo

Sonnia Manzo is an experienced financial aid consultant and manager with a robust background in fiscal operations and management within the education sector. Currently serving as an Independent Consultant at Blue Icon Advisors since March 2024, Sonnia has held several notable positions including Director of Fiscal Operations at Unitek Learning since March 2015 and Financial Aid Fiscal Manager at UC Irvine from December 2017 to March 2022. Previous roles include Independent Consultant positions at Fremont College, ITT Technical Institute, and Marinello Schools of Beauty, where responsibilities included consulting as the Corporate Financial Aid Funds Manager. Sonnia's expertise in financial aid is further underscored by a background as Associate Director of Financial Aid at International Education Corporation from June 2011 to December 2013. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate of Arts - AA in Education from Golden West College.