Sophia Leppanen

Sophia Leppanen has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Their most recent role was as a Marketing Consultant at Goodwill NCW, which they started in January 2020. Prior to that, they served as a Fellow - Center for Career, Life, and Community Engagement at Lawrence University from January 2019 to November 2019. In 2018, they worked as a Marketing Assistant at AIA Corporation from September to December.

Their earlier experiences include working at Organic Valley as a Farm Discovery Program Manager from March 2016 to August 2018. In this role, they managed a national experiential marketing events program and oversaw various aspects, such as budgeting, program standards, and legal considerations. Prior to that, they were a Farmers In Marketing Coordinator at Organic Valley from January 2013 to March 2016.

Prior to joining Organic Valley, Sophia worked as a Project Coordinator at Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers Network from June 2011 to June 2012. Sophia managed the Farm Fresh Atlas, a publication that connects consumers to local food sources. Additionally, they worked as an Administrative Assistant at Trust Local Foods Distribution from June 2011 to April 2012, where they organized records, implemented electronic record-keeping, and developed a buying club program.

Overall, Sophia Leppanen has gained experience in marketing, program management, event planning, and administrative roles across various organizations. Sophia possesses strong skills in managing projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Sophia Leppanen obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Environmental Studies with a biology emphasis from Lawrence University, starting in 2006 and graduating in 2011. Alongside this degree, they also pursued a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Violin Performance at the same institution.