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Sonja Dimond is a Principal at Copford Capital Management, the Family Office for the Dimond Family. She serves as Principal and a member of the firm’s Investment Committee, where she focuses on real estate development, creative initiatives, and strategic investments. Prior to joining Copford, Sonja was a buyer at Bloomingdale’s, where she managed private label collections and luxury footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition to her work at Copford, Sonja is a board member of the Dimond Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting meaningful philanthropic initiatives that reflect the family’s values, specifically education and healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonja earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration, with a minor in Real Estate and a concentration in Development. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sonja is committed to giving back to the community. She volunteers with the Food Bank of the Rockies and Volunteers of America. Sonja is an avid traveler, enjoys amateur car racing, skiing, and experimenting with new recipes.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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