Sonja Williams Ms, Phr

Sonja Williams has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Sonja Williams has held various leadership roles in the field of human resources, with a focus on talent management, organizational learning, and employee engagement. Sonja Williams has experience in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, working for organizations such as Wellpoint Care Network, Acelero Learning, and Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Sonja has been responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and practices to attract, retain, and motivate employees. Sonja Williams has also served as a board member for organizations like St. Francis Children's Center and Vision Forward Association, demonstrating their commitment to community involvement. Sonja's expertise in HR extends to areas such as total rewards, performance management, and organizational development. Sonja Williams holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources and is certified as both a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP).

Sonja Williams has a strong educational background in the field of Human Resources and Administration. Sonja Williams received a Master of Science degree in Administrative Leadership - HRD/Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2005. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1997.

Sonja is also currently pursuing a Doctorate in Biblical Studies from Colorado Theological Seminary, though the start and end years are not specified.

In addition to their degrees, Sonja has obtained various certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Sonja Williams achieved the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in December 2001. More recently, in April 2021, they obtained the PHR designation from the same institution. Sonja Williams also holds the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) which they earned in May 2015. Additionally, Sonja has acquired various certifications from LinkedIn, including Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in September 2018, HR as a Business Partner in August 2018, and Talent Management in August 2018. Sonja Williams also obtained the FMLA and ADA Compliance Certification from HR Certification.com in November 2019.