Full Name:
Sonya 'Sonny' F. Googins
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Robert; 2 Children: Shawn, Glen
Birth Date:
11/09/1936
Birth Place:
New Haven, CT
Home City:
Glastonbury, CT
Religion:
Roman Catholic
BA, Education, University of Connecticut, 1958
Former Assistant Minority Leader, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 1994-2008
Member/Chair, Glastonbury Town Council, 1979-1994
Connecticut Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations, 1990-present
Member, Glastonbury Economic Development Commission
Member, Glastonbury Youth and Family Services Commission
Bank Officer, Community Banking and Mortgage Officer, Hartford North Bank, 1981-1989
Sales Manager, Glastonbury Stationers, 1979-1981
Owner, Colonial Printomg, 1974-1979
Teacher, Manchester High School, 1958-1962
Experience, American Diabetes Association
Experience, American Leadership Forum
Board of Directors, Automobile Association of America, Greater Hartford
Founder, Business and Professional Women's Association
Founding Director/Board Member, Capitol Regional Growth Council
Task Force Member, Casino Gambling, Economic Development, Public Safety and Regional Issues, Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Member/Board of Directors, Connecticut Audubon Soceity
Experience, Connecticut Employment and Training Commission
Ex-Officio Member, Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Hartford Symphony
Former Board Member, National Association of Regional Councils
Former President, New England Association of Regional Councils
Former President/Chair, Capitol Regional Council of Governments, 1990-1994
Chair, Connecticut Regional Planning Association, 1990-1994
Board of Directors, National Association of Regional Planning Association, 1992-1994