Sonia Arias

Strategic education leader with a proven track record of driving measurable impact in teaching, learning, and performance across 15+ countries. I combine strategic vision with operational execution, grounded in data and evidence-based instructional design. I've led multimillion-dollar programs that improved instructional quality and raised student learning outcomes —even in highly complex contexts. I’ve managed cross-functional teams of 70+, overseen large budgets, coordinated with diverse stakeholders, and led the design and rollout of large-scale training frameworks and learning technologies that reached thousands of educators. I’m known for building collaborative, high-performing teams and aligning people, processes, and priorities to deliver impact at scale. My expertise spans learning systems design, project management, digital learning, performance improvement, and applied research. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I bring cultural fluency, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to advancing effective learning at all levels. I’m now expanding my impact by bridging my international development experience with innovation-focused roles in philanthropy, social impact, and digital education, including AI. Countries of Work Experience: Bangladesh, Brazil, Equatorial Guinea, Djibouti, DR Congo (1.5 years), Guatemala, India, Macedonia, Mali, Mexico (2.5 years), Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Senegal, South Sudan, Uzbekistan; languages: English (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (fluent).