Experience

Maturn

• Canada
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Maturn is Canada’s first comprehensive program supporting self-identifying women throughout their entire maternity leave with the exact tools, connections, and compassionate resources required so they can transition back to work with greater ease and increased confidence. Maturn’s all-encompassing program includes everything from preparation for maternity leave, childcare planning, and postpartum changes, to identity shifts, navigating the inner critic, equitable partnership parenting, and preparing for the transition back to work. Women can grow and learn on a schedule that works for them through an online platform, live group coaching calls, discussions with subject matter experts, and a dedicated community of women in their corner supporting them. Maturn works directly with organizations and individuals to close the power gap to increase retention, economic productivity and senior leadership roles held by women. If you are an individual or organization that would like more information on Maturn, please visit: www.maturn.com Show less



Sonja Foley Consulting

• Principal Consultant

  • Aug 2021 - Present



West Vancouver Police Department

• West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Board Of Directors - Provincial Appointment

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Appointed by the Province of BC Appointed by the Province of BC



Federation of Canadian Municipalities

• Canada
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  In support of the inaugural Anti-Racism & Equity Board Committee, I provided strategic AREI consulting services to FCM in its first year of existence. Activities included building a workplan, stakeholder trust building, developing a commitment statement, writing a summary paper, collaborating with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, gathering municipal DEI/ARE leaders from across the country, and more. In support of the inaugural Anti-Racism & Equity Board Committee, I provided strategic AREI consulting services to FCM in its first year of existence. Activities included building a workplan, stakeholder trust building, developing a commitment statement, writing a summary paper, collaborating with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, gathering municipal DEI/ARE leaders from across the country, and more.



City of Vancouver

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Intergovernmental Relations & Strategic Partnerships

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2021

  Reporting to the City Manager, responsible for leading the City’s overall approach to intergovernmental relations, representing the City’s position and interests by communicating, building relationships and negotiating with senior levels of government. • Work collaboratively across City departments to build strong relationships with government partners as well as the First Nations, local, regional, and national stakeholders to support Council direction and advance the City’s strategic interests and key funding agreements. • Monitor and review regional, provincial, federal and international policies, legislation and programs so the City can foster relationships and leverage opportunities to advance its policy objectives. • Identify shared issues and interests, exchanging information and seeking input on broad policy matters. Show less



YWCA Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director & Vice Chair

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2019

  With 33 member organizations, operating in 400+ communities across Canada, the YWCA is the largest national provider of shelter to women. • Chaired and participated in various committees including Young Women's Leadership & Engagement Committee, Advocacy Committee, Alumni Committee, AMM Committee, etc. • Participated in the CEO Search Committee • Attended the UN Women's Commission on the Status of Women Conference in 2015 & 2018 With 33 member organizations, operating in 400+ communities across Canada, the YWCA is the largest national provider of shelter to women. • Chaired and participated in various committees including Young Women's Leadership & Engagement Committee, Advocacy Committee, Alumni Committee, AMM Committee, etc. • Participated in the CEO Search Committee • Attended the UN Women's Commission on the Status of Women Conference in 2015 & 2018



Central 1

• Canada
• Banking
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director Of Government Relations

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

  Oversaw the Government Relations and advocacy function for 42 B.C. credit unions and enhance Central 1's public relations, especially with the provincial and federal governments. Report into the CEO & Legislative Affairs Board Committee.• Analyzed provincial and federal government legislative and regulatory proposals that could impact member credit unions;• Provided strategic direction and advice to senior executives to ensure a strong and unified credit union advocacy approach;• Developed submissions to governmental and regulatory authorities to negotiate statutory and regulatory amendments that may have an impact on credit unions;• Identified and built strong and effective relationships with partner organizations;• Prepared and presented briefs, position papers and speeches to Executive Management, the Board of Directors, the credit union system, government, political caucuses and internal and external stakeholders. Show less

• Member Relations Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

  Central Relationship Manager for 42 B.C. Credit Union Executives:• Responsible for establishing and sustaining strong relationships with member credit unions through building, maintaining, enhancing relationships with senior management teams; • Understand member needs and develop new business opportunities, grow the breadth and depth of Central 1 services to support the success of credit unions. • Developed creative, innovative and member-specific solutions to complex problems.



Coast Capital Savings

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Specialist

  • Oct 2013 - May 2015

  Led 6 direct reports and all corporate giving, sponsorships and community relations in Metro Vancouver. • Managed all aspects of Metro Vancouver major sponsorship events including: negotiating contracts, budget management, strategic brand placement, managing project teams and executing events; • Built and maintained strong relationships with partners such as City of Surrey, Port Metro Vancouver, City of Richmond, BC Lions, etc. • Identified strategic key marketing and business development opportunities; • Managed and executed successful corporate campaigns including BC Children's Hospital Jeans Day, Variety The Children's Charity, and BC Lions Street Party; Show less



YWCA Metro Vancouver

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Youth Education

  • 2012 - 2013

  To achieve women’s equality by promoting positive development in youth. Responsibilities included: • Coordinated youth education programs in Metro Vancouver. • Recruited, trained and mentored 100 volunteers annually for the youth education programs. • Developed a social media plan and managed department social media channels To achieve women’s equality by promoting positive development in youth. Responsibilities included: • Coordinated youth education programs in Metro Vancouver. • Recruited, trained and mentored 100 volunteers annually for the youth education programs. • Developed a social media plan and managed department social media channels



Coast Capital Savings

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chair

  • 2012 - 2013

  Chaired the inaugural year of the Metro Vancouver Young Leaders Community Council. Facilitated strategic discussion and provided guidance and recommendations on the community investment grants allocated each quarter. $1 Million was adjudicated between all three councils in 2012. Chaired the inaugural year of the Metro Vancouver Young Leaders Community Council. Facilitated strategic discussion and provided guidance and recommendations on the community investment grants allocated each quarter. $1 Million was adjudicated between all three councils in 2012.



www.sonjabe.com

• Freelance Writer/Equity Advocate

  • 2011 - 2013

  •Wrote/edited over 70 articles on human rights, equality, women, youth, education and interviewed international grassroots organizations like Young Women for Change (Afghanistan), Pakistan Youth Alliance, Bedoon Rights (Kuwait), etc. • Managed 10+ global contributors and an online community of 5000+ • Co-created advocacy campaign with YWCA Canada and Nobel Women's Canada to highlight notable women •Wrote/edited over 70 articles on human rights, equality, women, youth, education and interviewed international grassroots organizations like Young Women for Change (Afghanistan), Pakistan Youth Alliance, Bedoon Rights (Kuwait), etc. • Managed 10+ global contributors and an online community of 5000+ • Co-created advocacy campaign with YWCA Canada and Nobel Women's Canada to highlight notable women



CauseForce, LLC

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Organizer

  • 2009 - 2010

  Organized and co-lead all aspects of "The Underwear Affair" - a 10KM run raising money for cancers below the waist. Organized and co-lead all aspects of "The Underwear Affair" - a 10KM run raising money for cancers below the waist.



The Jim Pattison Group

• Canada
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On Air Host

  • 2008 - 2009

  Host of the morning show + the afternoon show: - 102.3FM The Wave - 93.3FM The Peak Host of the morning show + the afternoon show: - 102.3FM The Wave - 93.3FM The Peak



Bell Media

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Promotions Team - The Beat 94.5FM

  • 2006 - 2009

  • Presented high profile events such as movie premieres and community events for up to 400 people. • Generated and followed logistics with close detail to ensure quality performance. • Developed and established rapport with the media and entertainment industry. • Recorded weekly “Beat Street Squad Updates” which were aired hourly. • Presented high profile events such as movie premieres and community events for up to 400 people. • Generated and followed logistics with close detail to ensure quality performance. • Developed and established rapport with the media and entertainment industry. • Recorded weekly “Beat Street Squad Updates” which were aired hourly.



EVOLUTION 107.9FM

• On-Air Host

  • 2006 - 2008

  • Drafted compelling up to date news stories that were aired hourly • Participated both as a team player and solo to successfully execute daily station initiatives. • Developed and established rapport with the media and entertainment industry. • Public appearances within the community. • Drafted compelling up to date news stories that were aired hourly • Participated both as a team player and solo to successfully execute daily station initiatives. • Developed and established rapport with the media and entertainment industry. • Public appearances within the community.