Sonia Oprean is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synerb, an organization dedicated to empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs and visionary organizations to launch and grow social ventures.
Since 2019, she has led programs that blend training, mentorship, and flexible financing to foster sustainable businesses and resilient communities.
Under her leadership, Synerb has supported more than 200 entrepreneurs and organizations across strategic areas such as fundraising, financial and business performance management, social venture ideation, strategic planning, and governance.
The results translate into decent jobs, income opportunities for vulnerable groups, skilled people, and thriving local organizations, reinforcing Sonia’s commitment to systemic social and economic impact.
With a strong belief in the power of entrepreneurship to drive social good, Sonia continues to champion initiatives that create lasting prosperity and strengthen the ecosystem for social innovation in Romania and beyond.
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