SONYA KAY BLAKE
President and CEO
The Valley Economic Alliance
Sonya Kay Blake stepped up to the plate as president and CEO of The Valley Economic Alliance at the onset of the COVID pandemic.
During this time, she quickly created virtual programs to assist companies in staying afloat, resilient and open during economic down-turns. During this period, she envisioned and held 22 webinars with over 1700 businesses registered for critical resources and contacts.
Entrepreneurship is in Blake’s blood, and she’s been committed to helping entrepreneurs find financial self-sufficiency and success. With her leadership, she helps create jobs and livelihoods for new neighbors and their families when the Alliance supports those mom-and-pop businesses along Valley’s main streets.
One of Blake’s passions is to help close the wealth gap. Under her stewardship, one of the essential elements of One of Blake’s passions is to help close the wealth gap. Under her stewardship, one of the essential elements of the Valley Economic Alliance is that it can pursue a prosperous San Fernando Valley in an inclusive, equitable way that honors diversity while pursuing sustainability to create these opportunities, preserve the environment for the future, and enjoy an improved quality of life for all.