
MEET SEN. HALPERN
It is my honor to represent you in the Georgia State Senate.
With a background that includes business and community service, I have seen firsthand the impact of bad public policy. Time and time again, I have found myself putting in the work around issues of access, equity and opportunity.
As your State Senator, I care deeply about making sure that everyone in my district and across the state of Georgia can have a better life.
Better education. Better healthcare access. Better economic opportunities.
In Georgia - a place with so much to offer and a history of setting powerful examples for the rest of the country - we can and must do better.
I am committed to finding real solutions to the problems we face. Thank you for trusting me to be your voice under the Gold Dome.
Senator Sonya Halpern
Georgia Senate District 39

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That kind of presence isn’t just powerful, it’s disruptive. Because showing up across lines that were never designed for you to cross - or the ones you were taught to stay behind - challenges the very systems, silos, and false binaries we’ve inherited.
It doesn’t have to be policy vs. creativity, leadership vs. community, or innovation vs. culture. In fact, it never did.
That’s why I’m proud to be part of Beyond the Croisette, the flagship experience of Women and AI Futures at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival—and to bring with me the inaugural Better Futures Collective: civic, business, and cultural leaders from Georgia who represent the best of what the South has to offer.
Because the South has something to say. And I want Atlanta to show up - and show out - for this one.
The future isn’t a spectator sport. It’s a blueprint in progress and too consequential for us to just wait and see. It’s ours to shape—now.
The Better Futures Collective is about designing what’s next, together. It’s about bold ideas, unexpected collaboration, and building a future rooted in health, wealth, and self.
I believe in Better Days Ahead.
And I know they don’t just happen—we build them, together.
If you work in policy, business, culture, or community, I invite you to:
→ Join me in Cannes
→ Connect with the Women and AI Futures team
→ Or simply stay close—because we’re bringing it all back home.
#BetterFuturesCollective #BetterDaysAhead #WomenAndAIFutures #BeyondTheCroisette #CivicLeadership #TheSouthHasSomethingToSay #HealthWealthSelf #CannesLions2025 #AtlantaVoices #InclusiveInnovation #CatalystConnectorConvenerCommunity




Memorial Day is not just a long weekend—
It is a day of reflection.
A day of gratitude.
A day of grief.
As we enjoy time with loved ones, may we pause to remember those military service members who never made it home - and the families whose lives were forever changed by that loss.
Freedom is never free. And today, we remember those who paid the price in full.
May we live in a way that honors their sacrifice.


There is no justification for hate-fueled violence. Since October 7, we have seen a sharp rise in antisemitic hate crimes. We cannot allow dangerous rhetoric to fester unchecked, nor can we normalize slogans that dehumanize Jews and Israelis. Words matter.
As co-chair of Georgia’s bipartisan Israel Legislative Caucus, I condemn this attack and the climate of hate that helped make it possible. We must stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms—on our campuses, in our communities, and in our politics.


She taught me strength through grace, resilience with compassion, and the power of speaking up for what’s right. Her love is something I can always rely on.
From her, I learned that true leadership starts at home, that empathy is the foundation of community, and that the greatest impact isn’t measured in accolades, but in the lives you’ve touched.
To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmoms and mother figures across Georgia and beyond—thank you for your tireless love, your sacrifices, and the way you hold our families and communities together. Today, we celebrate you.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. I love you more than words can say.


Earlier this week, I had the honor of hosting Governor Wes Moore in our home for the second time, and every conversation with him is a reminder of what visionary leadership looks like. He leads with purpose, designing systems that aren’t just built for the moment—but built to last.
His work is a powerful example of how leadership can be bold, intentional, and rooted in real solutions.
We can’t afford to keep doing things the same way and expect different results. If we’re going to solve the problems of today, we need leaders committed to pushing for better and challenging the status quo.
I’ve seen firsthand what’s possible when we lead with vision—when we listen deeply, act boldly, and bring people together to create real solutions. That’s the kind of leadership I’m committed to—and I know Governor Moore is too. Because if we’re serious about building a better future, we have to be relentless in our pursuit of bold ideas, transformative solutions, and the kind of collaboration that drives real change.
#Leadership #WesMoore #BetterDaysAhead #BoldLeadership #VisionaryThinking #CommunityFirst


Years ago, I was proud to be a primary sponsor for the Dandy Lion exhibit at @hammondshouse in Atlanta—curated by @apshantology —a groundbreaking exhibit that redefined Black masculinity through bold, elegant self-expression. Victorian cuts. African flair. Every thread a statement of freedom.
Art isn’t just culture—it’s infrastructure. It shapes how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. From my time running the @nbaf to my experience chairing the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts at @kennedycenter I’ve seen the arts spark dialogue, dismantle stereotypes and build bridges.
So yes, let’s celebrate the glamour—but also the grit behind it. Because creativity is power. And it’s through that power that we build a better future.
#BuildBetterFutures #MetGala2025 #BlackDandyism #ArtAsInfrastructure #BlackStyle #CulturalPower #Leadership #ReclaimTheNarrative


No elected Democrats in the county at the state level yet, but the groundwork is being laid. Precinct by precinct. Committee by committee. Vote by vote.
Cherokee, you’re not waiting on change—you’re building it. I’m proud to be in this fight with you.


May this day remind us all that renewal is possible, grace is abundant, and better days are always within reach.




From expanding access to healthcare to supporting maternal and mental health, advancing addiction recovery, and promoting senior wellness, I’m proud to champion policies that help Georgians live healthier, longer, and less stressful lives.
Serving on the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, I fight to ensure that no one—young or old—is left behind when it comes to care.
To every public health worker: I see you, I thank you, and I’m honored to fight alongside you.
#GApol #PublicHealth #HealthEquity


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