Sonia serves on the leading edge of Dalhousie’s work to become an integrated planning and insights driven institution. Sonia is a collaborative and creative senior leader with extensive experience leading institutional initiatives to support integrated planning (strategic, academic and enrolment planning), space utilization and planning, and human and financial resource management. Sonia has served on a number of boards and professional associations. As an active member of the Canadian Institutional Research & Planning Association (CIRPA), she has served as the 2015 Conference Co-Chair for the national conference with oversight for the conference program. She also served on the Board of Directors, in the capacity of Member at Large and then as Vice-President. Sonia enjoys volunteering and supporting her community. She is currently serving as Co-Chair of Dalhousie’s United Way Campaign. She has also spent countless hours volunteering with Acadia Minor Hockey, the Community Health Board, Horton High Child Care Centre, Apple Blossom Festival, Berwick Gala Days Committee and the Kings County Special Olympics.