Hi, I’m Sophia.

I’m an educator, strategist, and leadership development expert with over 15 years of experience guiding institutions, programs, and people through meaningful change.

My path has taken me through the worlds of higher education and academic medicine, two spaces that don’t always speak the same language but share a common heartbeat: a commitment to learning, growth, and the people who make it all possible.

Along the way, I’ve helped design programs that center both rigor and compassion. I’ve worked with leaders navigating transition, faculty rethinking what teaching can look like, and learners at every stage- undergraduate students, medical trainees, and early-career professionals trying to find their place in systems that don’t always feel made for them.

What ties it all together? A belief that structure and soul can coexist. That strategy and reflection belong in the same room. And that real growth happens when we create systems grounded in trust, curiosity and permission to evolve.

This is a space where I share thoughts, questions, and fieldnotes on what is means to teach, lead, and build in today’s shifting educational landscape. Whether you’re here as a fellow educator, a curious leader, or someone finding your way in the in between.

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Experience & Impact

Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible educators, learners, and leaders. Helping programs grow stronger, guiding teams through change, and creating spaces where learning feels both challenging and deeply human.

From designing curricula and faculty development workshops to coaching emerging leaders and navigating accreditation puzzles. I’ve worn many hats, but my purpose has always been the same to build trust, clarity, and room to evolve.

Every project, conversation, and lesson learned shapes how I show up here. Ready to share insights, tools and reflections to support your own work and growth.

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If my work resonates with you, I’d love to stay connected.

Each week (or so), you’ll get thoughtful notes, practical tools, and gentle reminders to help you lead, learn, and navigate whatever transition you’re facing in higher ed, healthcare, or just life itself. No spam, no noise. Just ideas and reflections, sent with care.

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