Sofia is a Mexican activist and social justice philanthropy professional who has been a passionate advocate for systemic change, Indigenous rights, gender and climate justice, and new narratives. She holds a BA in Communications from Universidad Iberoamericana with a major in film. After working for many years in the film and advertising industry, Sofia spent over a decade in the philanthropic and social justice field, playing many roles, including as EDGE Funders Alliance’s Executive Director and currently serves as Co-Chief Operating Officer at Hopper-Dean Foundation. A recipient of Open Society Foundations’ New Executives Fund, Sofia has served on the boards of International Funders for Indigenous Peoples and Kindle Project and is currently the Co-Chair of the Board at JASS (Just Associates) and a board member with Panta Rhea Foundation. Sofia has been striving to effect social change by raising awareness about the values and perspectives rooted in ancestral traditions and by upholding and advancing a vision for a just and interconnected world.