Sophia Givre

Sophia joined CALS on February 6, 2023. As a first-generation college student, navigating college and utilizing the resources available to Sophia were unfamiliar concepts. Her college experience has influenced her passion for providing students and professionals with advice to enhance their pursuit of practical passions and transform higher education into a more equitable place. Sophia has been in higher education since she started as a teaching assistant in Sociology at Binghamton University. She has led critical and conscious conversations and developed DE&I training for staff. Sophia has also provided academic, personal, and career advising, coordinated academic services, and taught first-year experience, writing, and sociology courses for undergraduate students. Most recently, she wrote two TRIO Upward Bound grants, directed an Upward Bound Program, and led 40+ faculty, staff, and student staff teams. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Binghamton University and is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach.

Sophia spearheads many of the IAA teams major components. She will work with the Student Support Specialists (advising coordinators) of each major in our Academic Success Program, plan and facilitate Collaboration team meetings, organize and track grade review details, work with the Petitions Committee, and much more as we strengthen the partnership between CALS Student Services and each major. Sophia will also facilitate DEI sessions and advise students.