Sonya Dunn

Sonya Dunn earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, a graduate degree from American University, and a graduate degree from Webster University. Her career experience includes working in finance, procurement and acquisition management, traditional and digital media operations, organizational leadership, technology integration, and enterprise operations management.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sonya Dunn is a businesswoman, global media executive, international relations senior advisor, and economic development strategist running for Comptroller of Maryland. She is the founder and CEO of JEMH Enterprises, where she has led business and media operations for more than 20 years. Her professional background includes experience in finance, procurement and acquisition management, traditional and digital media operations, organizational leadership, technology integration, and enterprise operations management.

Dunn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Radio, and Television Production with a minor in Business from University of Central Oklahoma. She later earned a Master of Arts in Producing Film and Electronic Media from American University, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Procurement and Acquisition Management from Webster University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration in Finance at Liberty University.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I plan to be a true nonpartisan, independent taxpayer watchdog for Marylanders. My goal is to restore public trust in government financial systems and management through responsible stewardship, operational efficiency, fiscal accountability, and the proactive prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayers’ hard-earned money.I will be vocal advocate and champion committed to serving Maryland’s everyday taxpayers — including families, seniors, veterans, businesses, and underserved communities — from the shores to the mountains and from the bay to the beltway.Safeguarding taxpayer dollars through full government transparency and long-term strategic financial planning to address Maryland’s structural deficit, fiscal challenges in government spending, and the downgrade of the state’s credit rating in 2025.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Manage taxpayer dollars efficiently, ethically, and with long-term financial planning, not short-term political decision-making that leads to structural deficits, higher taxes, and declining public trust.

Economic development, workforce growth, and creating opportunities that strengthen Maryland’s long-term economic competitiveness so Maryland remains financially stable for future generations.

Public service with advocacy to underserved and vulnerable communities, veterans, seniors, and working families.

Public policy should focus on practical solutions, measurable outcomes, and restoring confidence that government is working in the best interest of the people it serves — from the shores to the mountains and from the bay to the beltway.