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Sonya Rubin

Sonya Rubin


Chief Financial Officer - NYC Test and Trace Corps



Professional Overview
Sonya Rubin is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in public sector financial management and strategic planning. As the Chief Financial Officer for the NYC Test and Trace Corps, she oversees the financial operations and budget allocation for this critical public health initiative. With a strong background in government budget analysis and program implementation, Sonya brings a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive organizational efficiency and achieve measurable impact.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer for the NYC Test and Trace Corps, Sonya is responsible for managing the financial operations, budget oversight, and strategic planning for this large-scale public health program. She provides financial leadership and decision-support to the executive team, ensuring effective resource allocation and strong fiscal accountability. Under her guidance, the Test and Trace Corps has achieved significant cost savings and operational improvements, contributing to the overall success of the city's pandemic response efforts.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Sonya held various finance and policy-focused positions within the New York City government. As the Fiscal Director for the NYC Test and Trace Corps, she led the development and implementation of financial processes and data-driven performance management systems. In her previous role as the Senior Management Consultant and Finance Lead for the Test and Trace Corps, Sonya played a pivotal part in establishing the program's financial infrastructure and oversight mechanisms. Earlier in her career, Sonya served as a Supervising Budget Analyst at the NYC Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, where she specialized in analyzing and optimizing municipal budgets and program spending.

Academic Background
Sonya holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University, where she focused on public finance and policy analysis. Her academic achievements include serving as the Director of Pilot Study and Survey Construction for the SIPA Capstone Workshop Consultancy, where she led a team of graduate students in a project for the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

Areas of Expertise
  • Public sector financial management and budgeting

  • Strategic planning and program implementation

  • Data-driven decision-making and performance management

  • Fiscal policy analysis and optimization

  • Stakeholder engagement and interdepartmental collaboration


Professional Impact
Under Sonya's leadership, the NYC Test and Trace Corps has achieved significant operational and financial milestones, including:
  • Implemented a comprehensive budget management system that enabled a 15% reduction in program costs during the first year

  • Developed innovative funding strategies that secured an additional $20 million in grant funding to expand the corps' testing and contact tracing capabilities

  • Established effective reporting and accountability mechanisms that improved transparency and oversight of the program's spending and impact


Conclusion
Sonya Rubin's extensive experience in public finance, coupled with her strategic mindset and collaborative approach, make her an invaluable asset to the NYC Test and Trace Corps. As the organization continues to play a critical role in the city's pandemic response, Sonya's leadership and financial expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of resources to maximize the program's impact on the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers.