Sonya Liddle is the founder and primary Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (I.D.E.A) Advisor at Sun North Consulting. With a passion for guiding organizations on their I.D.E.A journey, Sun North Consulting helps create inclusive workplaces that foster innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Sonya is a highly accomplished leader in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (I.D.E.A), with extensive expertise across multiple diversity pillars. She has successfully developed and implemented national DEI and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, driving measurable cultural and organizational change. Her leadership in delivering numerous Reconciliation Action Plans has ensured meaningful community impact.
Recognized both nationally and globally for her DEI contributions, Sonya has held C-suite positions across various sectors, including employment, training, community health, council governance, and resources. Her holistic and pragmatic approach transforms organizational culture, policies, and education. She has managed both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and collaborated internationally with clients in the energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors.
As a mother to an Aboriginal son and a Stage 4 cancer survivor, Sonya is deeply committed to fostering equity, inclusivity, and action. Her leadership, grounded in personal experience, strives to create learning-based platforms that move beyond awareness to genuine understanding.