Sonja Gibbons-Reed

Sonja Gibbons-Reed is a State and Community Engagement Analyst at AARP since November 2022, where responsibilities include providing operational and administrative support for various projects, conducting research, and analyzing reports. Prior to this role, Gibbons-Reed served as a Business Operations Assistant at AARP from February 2020 to April 2022, facilitating statewide virtual events and supporting tele-town halls. Earlier experience includes working as a Digital Sales Coordinator at WICS News Channel 20, overseeing digital sales campaigns, and as a Product Engineering Assistant/Wellness Coordinator at Hydro-Gear, where engineering changes were evaluated and bills of materials were created and modified. Gibbons-Reed holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Illinois Springfield.