LWPC February 2026 Spotlight:
Sonya Williams
Accreditation Coordinator,
Cincinnati Health Department,
Community Health and Environmental Services
Sonya Williams is the Accreditation Coordinator for the Cincinnati Health Department, where she has spent the past four years supporting continuous improvement efforts that strengthen programs, systems, and services for the community. In this role, she helps align public health practices with national accreditation standards, ensuring the department operates efficiently, transparently, and responsively to community needs. Her work directly supports better health outcomes by promoting accountability, data-informed decision-making, and collaboration across teams and partners.
Before transitioning to public health, Sonya dedicated 24 years to public safety, serving in emergency communications. Throughout her career, she played a critical role in supporting first responders and the public during high-stress, time-sensitive situations, developing a deep appreciation for clear communication, operational readiness, and service under pressure. Her previous experience in operations, training, and quality assurance continues to inform her approach to accreditation and quality improvement, grounding her work in real-world impact and community safety.
Across both public safety and public health, Sonya remains driven by a shared mission of serving the community through systems that are reliable, effective, and, more importantly, people-centered.
Outside of work, Sonya enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her two “amazing” grandchildren, who have also caught the travel bug!
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