Board member SONIA ELHENCE

Sonia Elhence - Vice Chair/Secretary. Results driven leader in Business Development, Sales and Project/Program Management with over 20 years of experience.  Successful entrepreneur with extensive experience in business strategy, procurement, operations, and marketing.  Proven record of accomplishments in managing complex enterprise IT projects.  Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop new ideas and actionable plans.  Extensive experience in team building and coaching employees.  Advanced project management, analytical, communication, conflict management and negotiation skills, with an exceptional customer service orientation.  Ability to lead and motivate large teams. Actively involved with developing overall South Asian American community strategy and programs to educate, engage and empower South Asians in Texas since 2018.  Active in voter engagement events, communications to the South Asian community about voting information, phone and text banks, and Election protection activities.  Developed partnerships with other South Asian groups in DFW such as HungerMitao, South Asian arm of North Texas Food Bank.