Sonia has over 30 years nursing and midwifery experience, with 17 of these being in senior management positions at both a site and district level. Sonia holds a MBA, Graduate Diploma of Public Service Administration, Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and Honorary Fellow at University of Wollongong.

Sonia’s extensive experience in health management and commitment to safe, high-quality care, as well as her passion for innovation and continuous improvement across all aspects of health, places the region at the forefront of world class healthcare.

Sonia serves as a board member of the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research and the South Western Sydney Primary Health Network.