Roma Sonik

Roma Sonik, a data analyst and scientist, is dedicated to utilizing her technical expertise to shape policies and programs that make a difference in people's lives. She played a crucial role as a technical lead for the DoD's Coronavirus Taskforce (CVTF), where she integrated insights from policymakers, epidemiologists, and industry leaders to develop tools informing the DoD's response to COVID-19. Roma's contributions included creating data-driven solutions such as predictive models for COVID-19 spread, tools for assessing installations, and Common Operating Models for vaccination and testing, all aimed at translating complex data into actionable insights for policymakers.

Roma holds a dual major in Chemistry and Public Policy from Duke University and has been recognized with esteemed scholarships like the Fulbright Scholarship and the Alice M. Baldwin Scholarship. Her educational background equipped her with a solid foundation to excel in her field.

Throughout her career, Roma has held various significant roles, including Mid Data Scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton, Consultant at the same organization, a Fulbright Scholar, a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and Research Intern positions at reputable institutions like the United States Department of Defense and Global Risk Advisors.

Moreover, Roma's involvement in leadership roles such as Co-Director at Carolina-Duke Global Leadership Institute, Outreach Chair at Duke Engineers for International Development, and roles within different university programs and organizations demonstrates her passion for making a positive impact and fostering growth and development within communities.

With a diverse professional background ranging from data analysis to policy development, Roma Sonik's journey exemplifies her commitment to leveraging her skills to drive meaningful change and improve decision-making processes in various sectors.