“What sets Sophia apart is not just her unparalleled expertise but her unwavering integrity and commitment to quality. Her contributions are always deeply thoughtful, impactful, and anchored in a genuine desire to drive meaningful progress. Her critical thinking is sharp, and always delivered with an intelligence and thoughtfulness that makes it not only palatable but invaluable. Her reliability and profound understanding of our overarching goals made trusting her the easiest decision in a time of high stress and uncertainty. During a period when the weight of leadership felt overwhelming, Sophia was like a second CEO—ensuring that we were not just navigating change, but steering towards a brighter future with confidence. Her support was instrumental in not just my success as a CEO but in the thriving of our organization as a whole. Sophia is more than a consultant; she is a very smart leader whose impact resonates deeply within the fabric of our company. I cannot recommend her highly enough and am deeply grateful for the wisdom, direction, and integrity she brought to our team.”
— Ginny Santos, CEO, Neolé
“I had the pleasure to work closely with Sophia at WUSC on projects centered around refugee inclusion in higher education and economic opportunities, where I've witnessed her exceptional ability to distill complex information into actionable insights. As a technical writer, Sophia consistently delivered high-quality content within tight deadlines, showcasing her attention to detail and her talent for crafting compelling narratives. Her proficiency in synthesizing vast amounts of data into easily comprehensible reports and strategic documents has been invaluable. Sophia is very versatile, having also led multi-country research and mapping projects related to refugee inclusion in Nigeria and East Africa. Her collaborative approach, coupled with her expertise in facilitating discussions with diverse stakeholders, has been instrumental in driving meaningful policy initiatives benefiting forcibly displaced people in Canada and in countries of asylum where they live. Sophia is not only a skilled writer and researcher but also a passionate advocate for refugee inclusion. I highly recommend her for any project requiring expertise in policy development, research, and communication.”
— Michelle Manks, Senior Manager, Durable Solutions for Refugees, WUSC
“Sophia worked with us on a Diversity and Communication project for better workplace integration. Sophia was easy to work with, having great communication skills and our project was delivered on time and on budget. The project was a great success. We look forward to an opportunity to work with her again!”
— Christine Nielson, CEO, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
“Sophia is one of those rare people who has the talent to not only thoroughly research and analyze complex issues, but also to synthesize and communicate the results of her research clearly. Her work ethic and personal integrity, combined with an easy going style, make her a pleasure to work with.”
— Timothy Owen, Deputy Executive Director, World Education Services (retired)
"I've had the pleasure of working with Sophia a few years ago during my time at CultureLink. I hired her to do research on the importance of access to recreation and community connections on the wellbeing of newcomer seniors. Because of how well that collaboration went, we hired her on 2 subsequent writing projects. Sophia is professional, timely and very collaborative. I really enjoyed working with her and hope to do it again in the future.”
— Amina Yassin-Omar, Manager of Community Services, CultureLink Settlement & Community Services
“Sophia capably delivered important knowledge products for our team over a number of years. I was always impressed with how she was able to take various notes, discussions and other primary material and turn all those inputs into a polished, professional final product. Collaborating with Sophia was always a straightforward and enjoyable process and the quality of her work was consistently strong. I highly recommend working with Sophia!”
— Katharine Im-Jenkins, Chief Programs Officer, World University Service of Canada
“Sophia was the lead community-based researcher on a knowledge research synthesis report on settlement and integration in Canada funded by the IRCC and published through CERIS – The Ontario Centre of Excellence on Immigration and Settlement. Her grounded research skills, evidence-based analysis and superior communication skills are fully captured in this publicly available report. This work has served as a very useful knowledge asset for nonprofit immigrant settlement agencies and the broader policy community. I also worked with Sophia on a community-centered research initiative exploring the challenges facing nonprofit settlement agencies and the immigrant populations they serve in a time of government austerity. The open access article is another example of Sophia’s excellent research and analytical capabilities and commitment to critical public dialogue around critical issues of community concern. Sophia’s wide-ranging skills and deep knowledge base are valued assets to the community and to the organizations that provide the social infrastructure that are such a vital part of our well-being.”
— John Shields, Professor Emeritus, Toronto Metropolitan University
“Our project in East Africa was in the early stages of implementation and our donor tasked us with undertaking a significant four country diagnostic analysis that sought to identify economic opportunities for forcibly displaced youth. We were still in the process of recruiting project staff and faced a number of challenges in identifying an exceptional research coordinator and writer. Given that our organization had worked with Sophia in the past with tremendous results, I reached out to her again. Without fail, she delivered an exceptional final report that was well written and structured and on time. She was also the author of a comprehensive inclusion guide that we developed in partnership with other organizations, and was recently launched to over 40 academic institutions around the world. We would absolutely work with Sophia again!”
— Janice Bothello, Country Director, Kenya & DREEM Project Director, WUSC