Biography

Sophie White has worked in higher education for nearly a decade, combining institutional and corporate experience to her work with EDUCAUSE. Since joining EDUCAUSE in August 2021 as Showcase Program Manager, Sophie has directed strategy and operations for the Showcase Series. Her competencies include strategy development, creative collaboration, marketing, consensus-building, project management, product management, and public speaking.

Sophie also serves as the Staff Liaison for the Young Professionals Advisory Committee. 

Her aspirations for higher education include moving the needle towards a more equitable experience for students, faculty, and staff while empowering the next generation of student professionals.

Sophie grew up in southern Maine and completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of New Hampshire. While at UNH, Sophie earned two degrees in English Literature and Political Science and a Masters in English Literature.

Today, Sophie is highly involved in the Denver community and enjoys a range of outdoor activities, from backcountry snowboarding to backpacking treks. In addition to her passion for nature, Sophie loves diving into novels and exploring new parts of the world. Sophie has served as a volunteer leader in multiple cities with Back on My Feet, a national organization supporting local individuals who are housing insecure.