Sofia Soderberg Email & Phone Number

Costa Rica

As a Sea Turtle Conservation Intern at Osa Conservation Campus in Costa Rica, I contributed to the protection of Olive Ridley and Green Sea turtles along Piro Beach on the Osa Peninsula. My role involved morning and night beach patrols, conducting nest censuses, and gathering vital data on population trends and nesting behaviors. I assisted in relocating nests to our hatchery to enhance hatchling survival rates and conducted post-hatch evaluations to assess nest success. Additionally, I gained hands-on experience in native tree restoration and wildlife monitoring practices across diverse ecosystems

Ecuador/ The Galápagos & Costa Rica

Co-led group of eleven teenagers on a ten-day travel/community service trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. Responsible for taking photos and videos every day that were uploaded to parents and campers each night and used for Travel for Teens social media.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Collaborated with one adjunct faculty member over fifteen weeks running one weekly screening for hisclass. Assisted in equipment room loaning camera & filming equipment items to students and maintaining care and inventory for a semester

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Served as the co editor-in-chief of F&M’s literary magazine Epilogue for two years, responsible fordeveloping three-semester editions – a collection of art, photography, and writing under a thematic focus.

Bedford, New York, United States

Directed art program for summer day camp for boys/girls ages 5-12, instructing and organizing a new artproject each day tailored to each age group. Refined daily curriculum, coached other counselors on proper instruction, and worked one-on-one and in small groups with campers creating stronger connections with campers.

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Captured and created a variety of visual content for IPA Argentina’s platforms (Instagram & Facebook)through photographs and videos taken at various Buenos Aires. Assisted in further improving IPA’s website by providing constructive feedback and working closely with a group to help redesign it. Spoke solely in Spanish for the internship’s entirety, further sharpened language skillset

Bedford, New York, United States

Senior counselor for a group of ten 3rd/4th girls worked closely with junior counselor delegating tasks when appropriate. Led group through daily activities including team sports, swimming, group games, and arts & crafts. Problem-solved issues relating to injury, upsetness, and disagreements, and assessed when particular problems should be brought to the camp director’s attention.

Worked in the school's vivarium three times a week taking care of animals ranging from turtles, rats, mice, geckos, birds, and fish. Responsible for daily feeding and cleaning/sanitization of habitats and building.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies & Film And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Editor in Chief for Epilogue (Literary Magazine)

Education record

Activities and Societies: Photography Club, Envirothon, Varsity Swim Team, Field Hockey