Joya Sonnenfeldt

Joya Sonnenfeldt is currently serving as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the New York State Attorney General. She has a strong educational background, holding a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.) from Yale University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Williams College.13

In addition to her legal career, Joya has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts through her family's foundations, focusing on various social issues such as climate change, education, and democratic stability. Notably, she coordinated emergency COVID funding and supported initiatives to ensure a safe election in 2020.1

Joya's professional experience also includes a position as a summer intern at the Environmental Protection Bureau of the New York Attorney General's Office, and she has previously worked for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.25 Her work reflects a commitment to environmental protection and social justice, making her a notable figure in both legal and philanthropic circles.4