Sonequa White

As the Operational Excellence Project Manager, Sonequa is responsible for managing development, implementation, and adherence to the Foundation policies and processes, using learning and data-driven practices to ensure organizational processes and practices follow an equity-centric approach, and identifying, planning, and implementing process improvement projects to drive efficiency and culture change, with a focus on delivering exceptional experience for diverse community partners.

Sonequa joined the team in April of 2018 after working three and a half years as a Reconciliation Analyst at Blue Cross NC. Sonequa is an active member of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy and the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers as a member of the Emerging Leaders and Health Funders learning communities. Sonequa holds a BA in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago.

What I love about my work:
Working collaboratively with my team, feeling connected to a deeper mission in a tangible way, and learning North Carolina’s philanthropy landscape.

When not at my desk:
I am taking care of my babies, spending time with family, volunteering, playing tennis, and traveling.

Favorite thing about North Carolina:
The many similarities to my upbringing in Georgia - a slower pace of living, great food, and friendly people.