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Sonia Di Mezza

Human rights warrior blending strategy, soul, and unstoppable global impact

Sonia Di Mezza's experience spans over thirty years, working across diverse and often challenging contexts, from establishing human rights projects in Sudan and Pakistan, to resettling refugees in Lebanon for UNHCR, and rescuing child labourers from factories in India.

As a refugee lawyer, Sonia has represented asylum seekers in detention centres around Australia.

Her leadership journey includes roles as CEO of a disability advocacy NGO and a domestic violence not-for-profit.

For three years, Sonia served as CEO of Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services, based in regional Victoria.

She is currently the CEO of the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS), headquartered in Canberra.

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Key Points for Sonia Di Mezza

Sonia brings 25+ years of frontline experience, from refugee resettlement with UNHCR to child labour rescue operations and national legal advocacy in Australia.
As CEO of multiple NFPs, Sonia has transformed community services and led systemic change for migrants, women, and people with disability.
Sonia speaks seven languages and armed with three Masters degrees (plus an MBA). She bridges cultural gaps with precision and empathy.
As a powerful communicator and co-author of Lovesick, Sonia brings raw honesty and purpose to every keynote, panel, and media appearance.

Topics for Sonia Di Mezza

Women in leadership
Ikigai: living a life of purpose and authenticity
Migration, anti-racism
Overcoming life’s challenges with resilience and purpose

Testimonials for Sonia Di Mezza

The speaker, Sonia Di Mezza, was so engaging! Please host more talks like this. Thank you!
Sonia was a brilliant speaker. Knowledgeable and personal. And funny. I had seen the exhibition twice. And loved it. Sonia added a new dimension so I will see the exhibition again on Sunday with friends.
Speaker was brilliant. Bit unexpected but in a good way. Very, very engaging.
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