Sonya Halpern

About Sonya Halpern

I serve as a Georgia State Senator, where I bring a unique blend of business savvy, nonprofit leadership, and public service to the work of building a better future for Georgians. My career has spanned boardrooms, community halls, and Georgia’s legislative chamber—but the throughline has always been the same: turning bold ideas into real solutions. I’m known as a creative problem solver who thrives at the intersection of strategy and people—translating complex issues into practical solutions and rallying diverse stakeholders toward progress. Whether shaping policy on education and economic development, championing equity, or guiding organizations through transition, I keep the big picture in view while never losing sight of the details that matter most.Colleagues often describe my superpower as bringing clarity where there is noise and momentum where there is gridlock. I know how to negotiate, multitask under pressure, and build consensus. But more importantly, I know how to listen.At my core, I’m not just a policymaker—I’m a partner in progress, committed to ensuring that opportunity, dignity, and possibility reach every corner of our state and beyond.

Experience

1. Board of Regents

   University Of Hartford

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Member, Board of Regents. Serve on the leadership team guiding the strategic direction of this mid-size university (offering undergraduate and graduate degrees) with deep roots in the arts, business and innovation. Support efforts to expand access, strengthen academic excellence, and amplify UHart’s impact across Connecticut and the Northeast.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• University of Hartford

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Skills

• Event Management
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Nonprofits