Sophia Barakat

Sophia Barakat is an accomplished Congress Manager at BCD Meetings & Events since June 2022, bringing extensive experience in event and program management. Prior to this role, Sophia served in various capacities at CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) from July 2020 to March 2022, culminating as Deputy Area Manager where responsibilities included managing a team to provide vital information to vaccine-hesitant communities. Notable positions at CORE included Program Manager and Operations Supervisor, where Sophia coordinated mobile COVID-19 testing and transitioned operations to vaccine administration. Earlier experience at BCD Meetings & Events involved planning events for large audiences and ensuring seamless execution of event logistics. Sophia holds a Master of Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lewis University, reflecting a strong academic foundation in leadership and community engagement.