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COLORADO COLLEGE PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Edie Sonn

How would you like to be contacted?

ediesonn@comcast.net
720-201-7307 (cell)
303-321-7202 (home)

CC graduation year:

1986

Other education:

Master’s in Public Policy, Duke University, 1995

Current employment position:

Director of Public Affairs, Colorado Medical Society

Experience/areas of interest:

  • Health reform
  • Affordable housing
  • Political consulting

Why have you chosen to work in or support the nonprofit sector?

Most of my work experience has been in this sector. I do this work because I’m interested in issues and in driving change through policy.

Why do you want to be a mentor for PIFP?

I always learn from the enthusiasm and creativity of the students I mentor.

What’s your favorite book or movie?

Movie: Network, The Third Man, The Lives of Others
Book: Pride and Prejudice

What is something most people would be surprised to know about you?

I’m a grandmother (twice) at the ripe old age of 43.