Autor: Sonja Ardoin

Sonja Ardoin is a learner, educator, and facilitator. Currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Boston University, Sonja originates from „Cajun country” and began her higher education career as a first generation student at Louisiana State University, earning a B.S. in Secondary Education. She later attained a M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University. Sonja”s career path includes experience in student activities, leadership development, community engagement, fraternity and sorority life, student conduct, and academic advising. Sonja stays engaged in the field through presenting, facilitating, and volunteering with national organizations such as NASPA, ACPA, LeaderShape, Zeta Tau Alpha, Lambda Chi Alpha, and College Summit. Her research interests include college access and success, low-income populations, leadership, and career strategies; she authored The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career (Stylus, 2014). Sonja enjoys traveling, dancing, reading, writing, sports, laughing, and spending time with people she loves.