Sophia Steele

Sophia Steele is currently serving as Sr. Manager for the Northwest Region at the Western States Petroleum Association since April 2023. Previously, Sophia held the position of Director of Government Affairs at ABC of Western Washington from November 2020 to April 2023, and also served as Manager of Government Affairs. Between June 2017 and November 2020, Sophia gained valuable legislative experience as a Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, and Special Assistant to Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers in the US Congress, where responsibilities included staffing and managing the Chair's schedule. Prior to this, Sophia was President of the Washington Policy Center and engaged in various communications roles, including Corporate Communications Intern at SEL and Intern with the Distilled Spirits Council. Academic credentials include a degree from Washington State University, where involvement spanned from news reporting to multiple internships that provided exposure to political and communication sectors.