CMWA Spotlight: Sonia Reed
Get to know the co-chair of the mentoring programs
Sonia Reed has been with CMU for 7 years. She’s part of the administrative staff for the Software Engineering Institute. Her background is in non-profits, museum education and higher education.
Sonia joined CMWA “to make more robust connections on campus.”
Now, she serves as co-chair for CMWA’s Mentoring Programs.
“I wanted to give back to the CMU community after a positive experience as a mentee in the program,” she said.
Read her Q&A below.
Why should people join the mentoring programs?
People should join the mentoring program to grow personally and professionally, and make a deep, lasting connection with another CMWA member. It’s the perfect opportunity to directly support someone else’s experience – and improve your own.
What’s your favorite CMWA activity or memory?
I loved the garden tour organized in 2018/2019 at Rodef Shalom.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Any interesting hobbies/activities?
I love trying new recipes and exploring new hiking trails. I’m a proud plant-parent who’s excited to start Master Gardener training this fall.
Do you have any quotes or mentors that inspire you?
“The journey is more important than the destination.”