Sophia Stacey

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SOPHIA STACEY

Sophia\'s experience in media relations, public speaking, campaign strategy, and government relations, have led her to developing a proven-track record for obtaining results for the groups she advocates for. Currently, as the Manager of Public Affairs at First Lake Solutions, a boutique government and public relations firm. Originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Treaty 7 territory, Sophia holds a Bachelor\'s degree with a double major in Clinical Psychology and Political Studies from Bishop’s University. Sophia also holds a Master\'s degree from the Clayton H. Riddell Political Management program at the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs at Carleton University. Academically, she has worked as a research and teaching assistant in provincial politics and attended the Canadian Political Science Association conference.Sophia’s passion for advocacy and government relations comes from her background in gender equity work and sexual and gender-based violence prevention. Sophia has facilitated peer support groups, interned at a sexual violence centre, advised on mental health and harassment policy, and led the creation of on-campus violence prevention measures.Building on these experiences, Sophia became the President of Bishop\'s University student union, representing students on the University’s Board of Governors, the Quebec Student Union’s Board of Directors and to the provincial and federal governments. She led the advocacy to reverse the Quebec government’s recent proposal to double tuition for out-of-province students, securing an exemption for Bishop’s University. Sophia’s writing has been published in the Montreal Gazette and La Presse. She has been a media spokesperson and led press conferences in both official languages, and she also co-authored the most highly signed petition in Quebec in 2023.When Sophia is not engaged in advocacy, you’re likely to find her in the kitchen, on her paddleboard on the nearest body of water, or reading a memoir with her cats.