Sophie Bales

Sophie Bales currently serves as a Community & Engagement Partner at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where responsibilities include supporting the Director in strategic development to enhance workplace initiatives and administering programs that foster community engagement. Previous roles include DEI Community Manager at Jennifer Brown Consulting, where focus was on supporting diversity initiatives and marketing efforts, and Research Analyst at the Cognitive Psychology Lab, evaluating mental health technologies. Additional experience spans roles in academic administration, human resources, and teaching assistance during academic studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where Sophie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.