Sonya Halpern

Sonya M. Halpern is an American politician and former marketing executive who is a member of the Georgia State Senate representing the 39th district. Elected in December 2020 in a special democratic primary election, she is currently serving her first term.

Sonya Halpern
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 39th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byNikema Williams
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Daniel
Children3
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (BA)
University of Hartford (MBA)

Education

Halpern earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Hartford.[1]

Career

Halpern has worked in communications, advertising, and marketing. She worked in advertising sales at The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and Cox Enterprises. She has also been a member of various boards and non-profits. Halpern is the founder of Whiskey in a Teacup ("WIAT") Consulting, a creative and communications consultancy firm.[2][3]

After Nikema Williams was selected to replace John Lewis on the November ballot for Georgia's 5th congressional district, Halpern announced her candidacy for the special election to succeed her in the Georgia State Senate. She placed first in the special Democratic primary and defeated Linda Pritchett in the Democratic runoff.[4]

Personal life

Halpern and her husband, Daniel, have two sons [5] and a daughter. Halpern's husband is the co-founder and CEO of Jackmont Hospitality, a minority-owned foodservice management company based in the Atlanta metropolitan area.[6]

References
  1. "Sonya Halpern". Georgia WIN List. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  2. "Sonya Halpern wins race for State Senate District 39". 11Alive.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  3. "Sonya M. Halpern". www.kennedy-center.org. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  4. "Sonya Halpern". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  5. "Daniel Halpern | Jackmont". www.jackmont.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  6. SHA, Cornell. "Speaker: Daniel Halpern, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder". Cornell SHA. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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