Originally from NorCal, Sofia moved to San Francisco in 2022 to attend the University of San Francisco where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2026 with a bachelors in Psychology. Through a capstone project during her final undergraduate year at USF, Sofia was introduced to City Hope and immediately felt a deep sense of connection and appreciation for the community within the non-profit organization during a volunteer shift at the dinner program. After graduating, Sofia continued to volunteer at City Hope and was hired as Program Assistant in October 2026. She continues her academic career through the University of Michigan pursing a Masters in Social Work specialized in their Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse pathway. She previously worked with Veterans and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).