Sonya B. Merrill, Ph.D.
About Sonya B. Merrill, Ph.D.
Sonya B. Merrill, Ph.D., is a Course Instructor at the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University and serves as a Senior Industry Consultant at the GWU Center for Career Services, specializing in STEM career coaching. She has an extensive academic background and professional experience in various roles, including founder of Transformative Discovery, LLC, and former Director of Corporate Sales at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.
Work at The George Washington University
Sonya B. Merrill, Ph.D., has been a vital part of The George Washington University since 2013, serving as a Senior Industry Consultant and Certified Career Management Coach at the Center for Career Services. In this role, she focuses on providing career guidance to students in STEM disciplines. Additionally, she has been a Course Instructor for the First Year Experience Course at the Elliott School of International Affairs since 2019, contributing to the academic development of students in their initial year.
Education and Expertise
Sonya B. Merrill holds multiple degrees from various institutions. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She furthered her education with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Development, and Health Services Administration from Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management of Information Systems from Drexel University, and a Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) in Urban Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.
Background
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Sonya B. Merrill worked as the Director of Corporate Sales at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals from 1990 to 1998. She also served as a Visiting Full-time Professor and Lecturer at Towson University in the College of Business & Economics from 2008 to 2012. In addition to her academic roles, she founded Transformative Discovery, LLC in 2008, where she works as a consultant and executive coach.
Achievements
Sonya B. Merrill co-publishes 'Reflections', a business-to-business e-newsletter that features inspirational messages from organizational leaders. This initiative reflects her commitment to fostering leadership and professional development within the business community. Her extensive experience in both academia and industry positions her as a knowledgeable resource for students and professionals alike.