Sofia on Mt. Fuji

Welcome to my corner of the internet!

My name is Sofia.

I have always been a girl uncomfortably wedged between cultures, fields, and worlds that were not supposed to mix. I’ve always assumed it meant I had to pick the culture I belonged to, the field I would build my career upon, and the circle of friends I would attach myself to permanently.

But this weakness, I realized, was no weakness at all. To live at the intersection is where all the fun happens—the innovation, the new fields, the genius, the revolution.

Nice to meet you!

My Story

Born in Virginia and raised in Miami, I grew up surrounded by Cuban culture — learning Spanish through my great-grandmother's telenovelas and soaking in the sun. At 13, the universe had other plans: my family moved to the UK. For the next four years, I braved gray British skies biking to an all-girls school in the Midlands of England, spending summers back in Miami with family.

At 18, I took a gap year in North Carolina, learning which paths I didn't want to take. Then came college at Minerva University — a program that plants you in a new city each year. I've lived in San Francisco, Tokyo, and next I'm headed to Buenos Aires.

Every move has taught me the same lesson: the most interesting ideas come from the messy collision of different worlds. That's true for cultures, and it's true for fields of study. This blog lives at that intersection — the place where disciplines, ideas, and questions refuse to stay in neat boxes.

What I Do

I'm both a scientist and an artist. Here's what I'm working on right now.

Project Hysterica

Destigmatizing period poverty through art and storytelling. I founded this nonprofit to open conversations that statistics alone cannot. We've led workshops in schools and published a superhero comic book about menstrual health as a superpower, Period: An Origin Story.

Research

I pursue lab opportunities in the world of geochemistry to explore questions about natural systems at all scales.

Writing

Fiction and non-fiction about people who should be remembered. I'm currently writing a historical novel about women bullfighters in 1950s Spain — an attempt to imagine the lives of women who stepped into spaces they were never meant to occupy.

Experience

From podcast production and biographical writing to coral reef research and international fundraising, my work sits at the intersection of science, storytelling, and social impact.

Mar 2025 - Oct 2025

Project Coordinator

Project Hysterica Comic Book

Led a group of university students in creating and self-publishing a menstrual health themed comic book as well as hosting menstrual destigmatizing art workshops internationally.

Oct 2023 - June 2024

Producer & Host

Sustainable Spirit Podcast

I host and produce a podcast exploring the intersection of spirituality and environmental prosperity. My responsibilities span the full production cycle — from guest outreach and prep calls to writing interview questions, hosting conversations, editing episodes, and distributing them across platforms. Each episode aims to challenge conventional thinking and inspire action toward a more sustainable future.

Oct 2023 - May 2024

Researcher

UC - Berkeley

Spent 9 months working with a nanotechnology lab group at UC Berkeley on an exoskeleton for stroke patients

Jul 2023 - Present

Founder

Life Canvas Biographies

I founded a venture dedicated to preserving personal histories through long-form biographies. My process begins with a detailed survey to understand each client's vision, followed by tailored interviews that capture their experiences and memories. I write collaboratively with clients, weaving in photographs, clippings, and memorabilia. The work has sharpened my skills in writing, storytelling, marketing, and client relationship management.

Dec 2020 - Present

Founder

Green Also Green

Green Also Green is a platform I created to explore how environmental sustainability and socioeconomic prosperity can work together. The blog highlights interdisciplinary approaches and innovative solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. As founder, I write and publish articles, conduct research, fact-check content, and manage the blog's social media presence to build meaningful engagement with readers.

Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

Volunteer Lab Assistant

Langdon Acidification Lab, University of Miami

Over three consecutive summers, I contributed to coral reef research at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School. Responsibilities included coral husbandry — cleaning, feeding, and measuring buoyant weights of samples — along with data entry and participation in weekly lab meetings. I collaborated with graduate students on data analysis and was acknowledged in a published research paper on hypoxia.

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

Fundraiser

Madonna Clinic

Inspired by the Madonna Clinic's work serving communities in Ejisu Besease, Ghana, I organized a fundraiser during the pandemic to help purchase essential medical equipment. I led event planning, built a crowdfunding page, and coordinated directly with clinic leadership. The campaign exceeded its $3,000 goal, raising $3,100 to supply critical healthcare resources.

Contact Me

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