Sonia Roca is an Ecuadorian attorney, political figure, and founder of Universidad Del Pacifico: Escuela de Negocios.

[2] [3] [4] From 1973 to 1976 she headed the secretariat[5] of the permanent council for the Organization of American States[6] under Secretary General Galo Plaza Lasso.

[20] [21] During her tenure as Executive Director for INCAE/ECUADOR, played a pivotal role in proposing the establishment of INCAE's Andean Campus as a component of the PROGRESEC (Policy Dialogue and Consensus Building)[22] project sponsored by USAID.

Her vision aimed to enhance the project's impact and reach by creating a dedicated educational hub in the Andean region.

This initiative marked a significant milestone in Roca's career, demonstrating her leadership[25] and innovative approach to fostering academic and professional growth in Ecuador and beyond.