OUR TEAM
Dr. Sonia Toledo
Board Chair
Dr. Sonia M. Toledo is a social entrepreneur and emotional intelligence expert who founded Dignity of Children® and Ideas by Youth, Inc. With over two decades of experience in youth development, she created Ideas by Youth in December 2022 to empower young leaders to tackle global challenges through social entrepreneurship. The program helps students develop innovative solutions to pressing issues, guiding them with real-world experiences and mentorship. Dr. Toledo’s work continues to inspire the next generation of resilient, socially conscious leaders ready to make an impact.
Sonrisa B. Murray
Project Manager
Sonrisa B. Murray is a dynamic education consultant with a decade of experience in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and program management. Holding a Master’s in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Master’s in Youth Studies from CUNY SPS, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Smith College, she specializes in strategic planning and project-based learning. As Project Manager of Ideas by Youth, Inc., she leads branding, partnerships, recruitment, and nonprofit establishment, working closely with Dr. Sonia Toledo to drive youth empowerment and educational reform within mission-driven organizations.
