Sonya Shields
Executive Leadership Consultant, Trainer + Coach | Social Justice Advocate | Social Impact Strategist | Philanthropic Mobilizer | Creative Innovator | Communications + Marketing Specialist | Resource Generator
- Role
- Co-founder and Transformation Architect at Coalesce Live
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sonya Shields
Sonya Shields is the President of Shields Consulting where she partners with nonprofit executives and boards to drive organizational growth through fundraising, communications, marketing, program design, and executive coaching. With more than 25 years of experience, she has raised millions of dollars and built visibility for organizations in social justice, human rights, education, and the arts. Sonya has served in senior executive roles, led advancement teams, and guided national nonprofits in developing strategies that attract donors, deepen community engagement, and strengthen leadership. A recognized thought leader, she has spoken at Columbia Business School, Nonprofit Quarterly, Association of Black Foundation Executives, Nonprofit Westchester, Association for Fundraising Professionals of NY, Women in Development, Junior League of NY, Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality, and other leading institutions. Sonya is a Howard University graduate and serves on the board of the American LGBTQ+ Museum. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Experience
Co-founder and Transformation Architect
Jul 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Howard University
Bachelor's degree from the School of Communications , Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Howard University
Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations
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