She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, during which she spent one year studying in Versailles, France. Sonia is particularly influenced by architects such as Herzog & de Meuron, admiring their ability to overlay new architectural experiences on existing cities. At Columbia, her studies focused on unlocking the design potential of combining city infrastructure with various architectural typologies, including the university campus and housing. At ODA, she continues to enjoy working on large and complex residential projects. Outside of architecture, Sonia loves traveling, fashion, and playing ping pong or tennis, whichever the weather permits.