Sona Mehring

Sona Mehring (born October 1961) is an American businesswoman and the founder and past CEO of the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization CaringBridge. In 1997, she created the first CaringBridge website[1] to create a free service for communication between friends and family informed when someone is facing any health issues. Each website includes pictures and journal updates, as well as an online guestbook allowing all parties to stay informed without placing extra demands on hospital staff.[2]

Sona (Hunter) Mehring
Sona Mehring
Born
Sona R Hunter

(1965-10-26) October 26, 1965
Appleton, WI, U.S.
Childhood: Weyauwega, WI
OccupationEOS Implementer; IT professional; CEO
Years active1984-present
Children3

Work history

Currently, owner of 10ForFocus.com that provides implementer services for the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as well as speaking engagements.

Mehring was founder/CEO of CaringBridge from 1997-2017.

Before CaringBridge, Mehring was president of Beacon Point Technologies for 14 years. Prior to that she was technology director at PlanAnalytics, Inc. and an independent consultant for GMAC ResCap. She has also served as a software engineer at Apertus Technologies Inc., Unisys, Diamond Computer Solutions, and General Dynamics.[3] An early adopter of Internet technologies, Mehring has been actively involved in the development of several widely used software applications.

Awards and recognition

Throughout her career, Mehring has received several honors and awards. In 2015, Sona was named a 'Titan of Technology' by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. She was recognized as one of 2011’s “Most Influential Women in Technology” by Fast Company. In 2010, she was named in the Twin Cities Business Magazine's list of 200 Minnesotans You Should Know 2010 Twin Cities Business Superstars.[4] In 2009, she was named one of 25 Women Industry Leaders in the Twin Cities by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.[5] In 2008, she received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.[6] In 2006, she was recognized and highlighted by MSN as one of the nation's leading Women Working for Change [7] and was a participant at Fortune Magazine's Most Powerful Women Summit. She is a recipient of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Distinguished Achievement(2011) and Excellence(2006) Award.[8] She was a finalist for the Minnesota High Tech Association's TEKNE award in 2004,[9] an honoree at Medica’s 2004 Speaking of Women's Health Conference, and a 2004 nominee for the Volvo for Life Award.[10]

Mehring is a member of Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, National Health Council and the National Health Marketing Leadership Roundtable.[11]

Media coverage

References
  1. About CaringBridge
  2. CaringBridge History
  3. LinkedIn Profile
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20110101122623/http://www.tcbmag.com/superstars/superstars/128358p1.aspx
  5. Business Journal names Women in Business award winners
  6. CaringBridge Leadership Archived 2012-07-21 at Archive.today
  7. ePatient Speakers' Biographies Archived 2010-07-06 at the Wayback Machine
  8. Service-learning awards honor program partners Archived 2011-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
  9. 2010 Speaker Biographies Archived 2010-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
  10. Minnesota Volvo for Life Awards' Nominees Provide Tips for Volunteering
  11. Sona Mehring's Biography
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