For over three decades, Sonya McGuire has brought these qualities to her enterprises as the founder and CEO of several companies, including leading education enterprises in vocational education, training, and scholarships. The Australian College of Information Technology and Institute of Film and Television (ACIT & IFTV), based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, has been operating since 1993.
To succeed as an educator, a woman needs to build networks, foster working partnerships, and understand legal governance to protect and support her business while providing a high level of education to thousands of international students and support in the employment sector with local employers. ACIT and IFTV have educated generations of students from over 40 countries and assisted with industry placement. Sonya travels and speaks at conventions globally about education systems that lead to quality employment, digital media, technology, information protection, and cybersecurity.
To succeed as an advocate for students, a woman needs to enjoy the achievements of others as much as her own. Graduates from ACIT and IFTV are now respected leaders in the fields of IT, telecommunications, and digital industries worldwide. Sonya is proud of this track record of student achievement.
To succeed in living a well-rounded life, a woman must recognise when it is time to give back to her community and the world. Travelling globally as a member of trade delegations and as an exporter of Australian education, Sonya has the opportunity to see first-hand and relate to others the fundamental need for self-empowerment, especially among women in disadvantaged areas.
Sonya has worked extensively in technology, media, and education, and in her beauty products, enterprising globally in many industries. Her strength lies not only in education and training but also in digital media creation and film production. Her company, IFTV Studios, has been collaborating with the French television industry since 2019. Additionally, she has created her fragrance label, Sonya McGuire Parfumerie, using traditional French ingredients dating back to the 1700s.
