Sofia Teixeira Mistretta

Sofia Teixeira Mistretta is an accomplished professional specializing in inclusion, diversity, and equity, currently serving as Senior Director at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Mistretta previously held the position of Director of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at the same organization and was a Fellow at CEO Action for Racial Equity. Mistretta's extensive experience includes serving as the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Manulife and Head of U.S. Diversity & Inclusion at John Hancock. Earlier career roles include Global Diversity Engagement Leader and Industrial Platform Leader, North America at Kimberly-Clark, as well as Associate Category Manager. Mistretta is pursuing Executive Education in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Leadership from Penn State University.