Ms. Sonik Sadozai is a well-known activist and humanitarian within the Afghan American diaspora community who has dedicated her time, talent, and energy to improving people’s lives and prospects. At the core of Ms. Sadozai’s belief and view of life is service to humanity delivered with care, compassion, respect, and integrity, which she has incorporated into every facet of her life, personally and professionally.
Ms. Sadozai’s family emigrated to the US from Afghanistan immediately after the Soviet invasion. Recognizing the importance of a solid educational foundation from her youth, Ms. Sadozai immersed herself in pursuing her high school and college education. She has had a rich and diverse career in the hospitality, property management, and healthcare industries, where she has managed complex and multi-faceted projects and led large teams of professionals. She has been recognized for her professional achievements with numerous prestigious awards. Professionally, while Ms. Sadozai is well known for her creativity, organizational and management skills, and diligence, her true passion has always been to bring those attributes to the service of humanity. Her involvement with the Afghan diaspora community started with hosting a cultural program on an Ariana Afghanistan TV station, which had audiences across the globe, and her show quickly rose to prominence and viewership. She complimented this effort by establishing her own charity organization, the Afghan Women Center for Excellence, where the focus was on empowering and giving women voice through education. Ms. Sadozai was an invited speaker at multiple Universities across the US, both as a representative of Afghan women and as an advocate for women’s rights. In addition to her rich professional career and involvement in humanitarian efforts, another important pillar in Ms. Sadozai’s life has been and continues to be her strong faith in God and Islam, which has always grounded her and provided her with a spiritual perspective. She has also been a volunteer at local mosques and religious events.
Ms. Sadozai’s formula for success has been hard work, diligence, and a deep-rooted passion for service to humanity. All these attributes are complimented by a humble and golden personality which has won both her love and respect from her friends and the community at large.