Sonja Williams is the owner and chief business consultant at Passionate About Diversity, LLC,
an Atlanta-based, 18-year-old consulting operation with expertise in Human Capital
Management, and Diversity & Inclusion. Sonja is a member of the Society for Human Resource
Managers [SHRM], is a guest instructor for the Institute for Diversity Certification, and has more
than 20 years of corporate experience in accounting and human resources, specifically diversity
and compliance.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Mercer
University and an MBA in Technology Management from the
University of Phoenix – Atlanta campus. Sonja is the author of
The Introduction to Diversity. She also is the author of A Kid’s
guide to Life Choices.
In addition to human capital management and diversity and
inclusion work, Sonja has a passion for teaching youngsters about
the importance of finances on everyday decisions and life in
general. To that end, she has been a guest facilitator and trainer
for Atlanta Public School’s Project for a Day where she trained
several volunteers from the business community to deliver the
content for “The Big Picture” (Middle School) and “My Potential Life” (High School) financial
literacy programs. She also penned From Start to Finish…but Before I Retire, a quick read
designed to give middle-school aged children a look at what life has to offer and related
responsibilities. She was a top fundraiser for four straight years for the Multiple Sclerosis Walk
of Georgia.
Sonja’s corporate experience includes stints with Blue Linx, Inc. [formerly Georgia-Pacific’s
Building Products Distribution Division] as Director of EEO and Workforce Strategies, Georgia-
Pacific’s Controller’s Organization – 16 years in various division including Communication
Papers, Pulp and Bleached Board, and Building Products Distribution. She received the
Chairman’s Award from Georgia Pacific’s then Chairman Pete Corrall, an honor employees get
for making a difference in the company’s performance.
Passionate About Diversity, LLC has performed work for the Atlanta Braves, the Hemophilia
Society of Georgia, Groome Transportation, Marmi, Czarnowski, and others. Passionate About
Diversity’s philosophy and tag line is "Everyone brings something to the table," which serves as
the basis for starting every project and moving forward with a solution.
She earned her MBA in Techno0logy Management from University of Phoenix and BBA in
Accounting form Mercer University.
She resides in greater Atlanta area. Learn more: SONJA WILLIAMS: (678)467-4516 /
https://www.PassionateAboutDiversity.com