Sonia Cooper is the CEO of Ipswich City Council appointed in 2021 after first joining Council in early 2020.
Sonia’s 34-year career across the Queensland and Local Government includes chief and senior executive roles in the Public Service Commission, State Library of Queensland, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority, Department of Child Safety and Department of Education. Sonia holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Master of Public Administration and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women. Sonia is proud to be leading the team at Ipswich City Council and delivering quality service to the community towards the vision for Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all.