Sonjii is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and is recognized for her commitment to building an inclusive workforce. She serves in a leadership capacity for the BNY Mellon DiverseTech E/BRG, presented DEI recommendations to executive management and supports recruitment efforts that promote BNY Mellon as the employer of choice among technologists of color. Sonjii also serves as a lead for Women in Technology New Jersey initiatives and has organized and moderated multiple DEI panels such as Voices of Innovation – Black Women in Technology for IMPACT, and Algorithmic Bias and its Impact on Communities and Business for Women in Technology. In 2021, she moderated a panel in support of Black History Month on The Black Family. Sonjii leads courageous conversations for the Technology Product Management team and runs DEI workshops to raise awareness and engagement. She also mentors a group of diverse students through the Big Sisters and Brothers program of Essex, Union and Hudson counties.