Sonia Poulin

Sonia Poulin is an unwavering advocate for fair and equitable access to justice worldwide. With over 25 years of dynamic leadership experience in the justice and legal sectors (law firm, academia, government, court administration, and non-profit organizations), she has dedicated her career to driving positive change and making a meaningful impact.

As the Chief Executive Officer of the Justice Education Society (JES) since 2017, she is passionately committed to reshaping the landscape of justice through equitable reform, accessible legal information and education, and cutting-edge digital solutions, transcending borders to empower communities in need, while actively contributing to the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has been honoured to speak at numerous conferences, lending her expertise to boards at local, regional, national, and international tiers, and playing an active role in shaping the global discourse on justice, equality, and universal access to legal information.

Sonia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and French Studies from Concordia, a Master of Information Studies from McGill, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Sonia has also studied law in the UK and Canada and is an LLM candidate (Human Rights) at the University of London. She is fluent in English and French, as well as highly proficient in Spanish and German.