05/07/2026
Please join me in congratulating District 1s Champion of Diversity Awardee- Dr. Sonia Spar
Dr. Sonia Spar is a recognized multilingual community leader, educator, and advocate whose life’s work reflects a deep and enduring commitment to building bridges of understanding across diverse communities in Southold Town, Suffolk County, and beyond.
A longtime resident of Southold and originally from Colombia, she has dedicated herself to fostering dialogue, strengthening relationships, and advancing equity in ways that transcend division.
In her role serving the Town of Southold, Sonia builds critical connections between local government, institutions, and multilingual residents, ensuring equitable access to information, services, and civic participation. Grounded in trust and cultural humility, her leadership reflects a steadfast belief that inclusive communities are cultivated through meaningful engagement.
Across both her professional and volunteer efforts, she has remained deeply committed to advancing this mission. This commitment is further reflected in her longstanding membership in the Southold Anti-Bias Task Force, her role as a member of the Northwell Community Health Advancement Taskforce, and her past service on the Hispanic Advisory Board to the County Executive.
Through these roles, along with many others she has undertaken over the years, Sonia has helped advance initiatives that foster dialogue, deepen understanding, and build relationships across cultural and faith-based communities.
