Howdy there!
I’m Sofia, it rhymes with papaya (Sof-aya)
People know me as a carbon crusader, an environmental data scientist, and a certified chemist (in and out of the kitchen). I utilize data science to amplify the voices of vulnerable communities to drive sustainable climate-solutions paired with tangible policy suggestions.
Currently, I’m at The 2035 Initiative researching global climate adaptation and resiliency in disadvantaged communities and aiding in the development of an equitable clean energy grid model for CA. I employ techniques like geospatial analysis, and statistics to quantify and visualize diverse sets of empirical research and environmental data to support transformational policy change.
I am a continuous learner. I actively seek to satiate my curiosity for emerging energy technologies, as well as, strategies to tackle GHG emissions and the carbon economy.
Feel free to explore my website and learn more about me and a selection of my projects. If my content resonates with you, let’s connect and discuss how I can bring value to your team!
Experience
GIS & Remote Sensing Data Analyst | The 2035 Initiative, Santa Barbara, CA | Oct 2023 - Present
Communications Manager & Lead Software Developer | Climate and Global Dynamics Lab National Center for Atmospheric Research (CGDL NCAR), Santa Barbara, CA | Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
Data Analyst | UCSD Department of Analytical and Atmospheric Chemistry | Dec 2021 - Jun 2023
Investment Specialist | Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Partnered with Big H Homes | Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
Education
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California Santa Barbara | Master of Environmental Data Science | (June 2024)
University of California San Diego – Earl Warren College | La Jolla, CA | BS in Chemistry | (June 2023)
Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA | AS in Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences, and Chemistry | (May 2021)