Sophia McLees currently serves as the Events & Initiatives Manager at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, a position held since September 2024. Prior experience includes roles at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) as an Events & Programs Specialist, where Sophia directed networking events and managed marketing campaigns, and as an Administrative Specialist. Additionally, Sophia has worked as an Events & Programs Manager at FUEL Milwaukee, focusing on young professionals' networking and professional development programming. Previous positions include Resident Experience Manager at Mandel Group, Inc. and Project Manager at INNIO Group, where market research was conducted. Earlier experience includes a Marketing Manager role at Pendio Group and Podcast Producer for GrowthMinded Milwaukee. Sophia holds a degree from Southern New Hampshire University, completed in October 2021.