Sophia Kristina R. A.

Sophia Kristina R. A. currently serves as the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, where strategic leadership is provided to dismantle systemic racism and promote a culture of equity. Prior experience includes roles such as Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist at Sound Transit, Director of Equity and Language Services at Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, and Director of Communications at Vanderbilt University, where efforts focused on implementing diversity initiatives and advancing equitable practices. Academic qualifications include ongoing Doctor of Education studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with Master's degrees in Communication and Teaching from the University of Washington.