Sofia Iszard

Before joining LEDC's Communication efforts, Sofia worked at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts' Office of Government Relations & Protocol as the Interim Assistant Manager. She handled all Congressional and Diplomatic Relations for the Kennedy Center and ensured high-level government officials' participation at key events. Prior to this endeavor, Sofia worked at the Embassy of Panama, performing several roles for nine years to ultimately become the Special Assistant to the Ambassador, directing the Office of the Ambassador and the Ambassador's schedule. While at the Embassy, Sofia also handled the Embassy's and Consulate's social media accounts, restructured the Embassy's website, and handled the Office of the Ambassador's internal and external communications, as well as collaborated with other departments within the Embassy to advance Panamanian interests in the United States. Sofia holds a Master of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations, Television, Media Management & Sales both from Lindenwood University.