Sofia
MADDEN
Coach, Leader, Advocate
About Me
Hi! I'm Sofia (she/her/hers). I call both the San Francisco Bay Area and Minneapolis home. I was raised by a scientist/project manager father and a child welfare professional mother. My parents taught me to be compassionate, analytical, respectful, logical, strategic, and reliable.
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I've always known I wanted to make others' lives better, and so I decided to attend the University of Minnesota's nationally ranked Psychology program for my undergraduate degree. During my time in Minnesota, I involved myself in research labs, Greek life, and student advocacy. These experiences have deepened my professional interests in mental health advocacy, social justice, and leadership development.
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My other interests include Diet Coke, Broadway musicals, and my dog Annie.
I love to travel and try to visit new places every year, and next on my list is Buenos Aires, where my mother was raised!
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Work Experience
Health Promotion Employee
Boynton Health Services
Dec 2016 - May 2018
• Provide free transportation home for university students
• Promote safety in the campus community
• Remain calm in possible crises and keep up-to-date with First Aid and CPR licensing
Visit Relations Representative
University of Minnesota Admissions
May 2017 - Nov 2017
• Assisted in behind-the-scenes operations of the Office of Admissions
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Led prospective students and families in groups of 10-20 on engaging campus tours lasting 1.5 hours
• Answered questions and provided information about the University of Minnesota student experience
• Assisted with data entry and preparing for large-scale admissions events
Research Assistant
Carlson Child Development Lab
Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
• Assisted on two doctoral student studies under Dr. Stephanie Carlson: Psychological Distancing and Parenting & Executive Function
• Recruited families to participate in studies and scheduled appointments
• Ran preschool-aged children through tasks measuring self-control and executive function
• Coded videos and entered & analyzed data using SPSS software
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Acknowledged in publications presented at the 2017 Research in Child Development Conference
Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Class of 2018
B.A. Psychology
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Relevant Coursework: Abnormal Psychology, Child Maltreatment & Intervention, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Human Neuroanatomy, Leadership and Your Community, Medical Terminology, Psychological Measurement & Data Analysis, Research Methods.
International Summer School Program 2016
University of Westminster
London, England
Coursework: London Theatre Studies, Jane Austen: From Page to Screen
Skills & Strengths
Gallup Top 5 Strengths:
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Communication
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Input
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Winning Others Over (Woo)
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Analytical
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Strategic
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Get In Touch!
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www.linkedin.com/in/sofiamadden1
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(408) 505-0284
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Located in Silicon Valley, California