As director of urban business initiatives, Sonia manages ICIC’s partnership with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. Prior to joining ICIC, Sonia worked at the International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank Group) driving business development and knowledge management programs. With a passion for growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem for small businesses, Sonia’s past experiences also include bringing business advisory services to social entrepreneurs through local economic development organizations in New York City and Guatemala.

Sonia holds a B.S. in Business & Technology Management and an M.S. in Energy Management.