Sophia Costa

Sophia Costa has a diverse work experience in the nonprofit sector, primarily focused on supporting individuals impacted by stroke and brain injuries. Sophia started their career as a Support Worker at Your Care Services in 2012. In 2013, they worked as a Family Support Worker at Headway - The Brain Injury Association.

From 2014 to 2017, Sophia worked as a Family and Carer Support Coordinator at the Stroke Association, where they provided a holistic and person-centered approach to supporting stroke survivors and their families. Sophia then transitioned to the role of Volunteering Coordinator from 2017 to 2020, where they ensured the implementation and compliance with volunteer processes and successfully secured funding for a volunteer resource hub.

In 2021, Sophia became the Group Networks Officer at the Stroke Association, where they developed and supported the delivery of the Stroke Group Network, a platform that connects stroke support groups. Sophia also engaged with volunteers and support groups across the UK through face-to-face and digital events.

Currently, Sophia Costa is serving as an Instructional Design and Learning Developer at the Stroke Association, a role they started in 2023. Unfortunately, the specific end dates for some roles are not provided, but their work experience spans from 2012 to the present.

Sophia Costa began their education in 2011 at Newman University Birmingham, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in psychology and a minor in English literature. Sophia completed this degree in 2014. In 2020, Sophia enrolled at Ioda, where they obtained a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.