Sonja is a Tipton County native, who graduated from Covington High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications and Theater from Tennessee State University and a Master of Public Administration from Drake University.  Her personal motto is “Work Smart, Not Hard!” and she learned from her father that if children are homeless or hungry, they can never be happy.  She is committed to serving West Tennessee communities that need social services in underserved markets. 

Ms. Gwin is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as well as a Mason Community Enrichment Foundation board member.