Sonya Kay Blake

As co-founder of Realm, Sonya brings an extensive history as a strategic catalyst in the corporate, political, and charitable sectors. As a Director in the Los Angeles Office of Economic Development, she authored wide-ranging economic programs for the City’s small businesses. As California’s Director of the Office of the Small Business Advocate, she chaired the Governor’s Small Business Task Force and advised state leadership on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the State’s four million small businesses. She has served as President/CEO of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Executive Director of the Santa Monica College Foundation, Director of Corporate Giving at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and has sat on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Regional Purchasing Council. Concurrent with her work at Realm, she serves as President/CEO of The Valley Economic Alliance.