Sonya Drottar, Lcsw, Acm
About Sonya Drottar, Lcsw, Acm
Sonya Drottar, LCSW, ACM, is the Director of Care Coordination at CommonSpirit Health in Santa Cruz, California, with over 16 years of experience in the healthcare field. She has held various roles, including Manager of Care Coordination at Dignity Health, and specializes in care coordination and support for children and adolescents.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Sonya Drottar serves as the Director of Care Coordination at CommonSpirit Health, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing care coordination efforts within the organization. Her work focuses on improving patient outcomes through effective management of healthcare services. Based in Santa Cruz, California, she collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs.
Work at Dignity Health
In addition to her role at CommonSpirit Health, Sonya Drottar has been the Manager of Care Coordination at Dignity Health since 2005. With nearly two decades of experience in this position, she has developed extensive expertise in managing care coordination processes. Her work at Dignity Health also takes place in Santa Cruz, California, where she focuses on enhancing the quality of care provided to patients across various healthcare settings.
Education and Expertise
Sonya Drottar earned her Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Pitzer College from 1992 to 1995. Her educational background supports her specialization in care coordination, children and adolescents, teaching and education, and co-parenting and mediation.
Background in Healthcare
Sonya Drottar began her career in healthcare at Dominican Hospital, where she worked as a social worker in various departments, including labor and delivery, pediatrics, and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This early experience provided her with a solid foundation in patient care and social work, contributing to her ongoing success in the field of care coordination.
Experience in Multi-Disciplinary Teams
With over 16 years of experience in the healthcare field, Sonya Drottar has been an integral part of multi-disciplinary teams. Her collaborative approach enables her to work effectively with various healthcare professionals to address the complex needs of patients. This experience enhances her ability to implement effective care coordination strategies that improve patient outcomes.