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Senior Director of Process Engineering and Sensory at Perdue Farms
📍 Salisbury, Maryland, United States

Sonya is the Senior Director of Process Engineering and Sensory at Perdue Farms, drawing on her chemical engineering degree from Rutgers University. A data-driven leader, she specializes in process innovation and product commercialization. Colleagues describe her as organized, detail-oriented, and an authentic collaborator who excels at leading cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.

Deeply committed to her community, Sonya serves on the boards of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. She founded a giving circle, the Black Excellence Community Fund, to support local nonprofits and is a passionate advocate for philanthropy and kindness.

Interesting fact: Sonya received the Jim Barrett Community Leadership Award for her significant impact and dedicated service to her community.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Process Engineering and Sensory
Job Level
Senior
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States
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Community Philanthropy
She serves on multiple nonprofit boards, is a Giving Circle Founder, and has received awards for her significant community leadership and impact.
Process Innovation
Her career at Perdue and Unilever has focused on process engineering and development. She recently traveled internationally to explore new equipment and process innovations.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Senior Director of Process Engineering and Sensory
Perdue Farms
9-2023 - 7-2025
Senior Director of Product Development and Innovation
Perdue Farms
10-2019 - 9-2023
Senior Director of Retail Product Development
Perdue Farms
10-2004 - 7-2005
Principal Process Development Engineer
Unilever Bestfoods
3-2000 - 9-2004
Senior Process Development Engineer
Unilever Bestfoods
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Education
1989 - 1994
BS
Rutgers University
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