As Senior VP, Energy and Executive Director of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative, Sophia leads the Partnership’s efforts to leverage Houston’s energy leadership to accelerate global solutions to meet the dual challenge of producing more energy that the world demands while also reducing emissions. She leads a coalition of industry, academic, and community partners to ensure the long-term economic competitiveness and advancement of the Houston region in affordable, reliable and lower-carbon energy.

Sophia previously served as Vice President of HETI, responsible for efforts related to carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), methane management, community engagement,  and stakeholder activation through the Initiative’s Advisory Board.

Prior to joining HETI, Sophia was director of public policy at the Partnership. The Partnership’s public policy team advances Houston’s position as a great global city through policy that fosters economic growth and opportunity for all. Sophia was responsible for the Partnership’s energy, sustainability, transportation and infrastructure policy portfolio. Prior to joining the public policy team, Sophia worked for the Partnership’s regional workforce development initiative, UpSkill Houston.

Sophia received her Master of Science in Energy from Texas A&M University. She graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is an alum of the Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Forum.