Sophia Grant Email and Phone Number

As Lead Docent, supervises and directs other docents during events and shifts.Oversees Observatory operations when full-time staff is not present.Accesses restricted areas of the Observatory.

Leads tours of and welcomes visitors to the Observatory for up to 100 people with the purpose of teaching visitors about the history of U-M and the Observatory.Researches Observatory and U-M history in archives held by U-M.Develops exhibits, presentations, tours, and programming events at the Observatory.

Instructs students of varying ages in several academic areas, including mathematics, history, English, and Spanish.Prepares students for the SAT with personalized one-on-one sessions.Explains academic concepts to students to help them understand their course material and assignments and develop study habits that improve their test scores.

Supervised other student researchers to ensure work operated smoothly.

Developed admissible evidence for war-crime trials involving the Russian invasion of Ukraine with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia in collaboration with The Reckoning Project.Read and coded over 300 summaries of the testimonies of Ukrainian civilians who have witnessed or experienced war crimes by Russian soldiers.Contributed to the establishment of a digital archive and memorial to the victims of the war, which can be accessed at the following URL: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/thereckoningproject/.

Communicated with clients on the phone about case status and availability of solicitors.Organized and updated case files along with other administrative tasks.Recorded notes from court proceedings.

Conducted research to develop a glossary of terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to distribute to the public.Wrote summaries of panels hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for wider distribution.

Established and expanded the Washtenaw County Democratic Party's community presence with members of the Visibility, Outreach, Involvement, and Community Engagement (VOICE) Committee.Developed programming ideas for possible events, sponsorships, and donations on behalf of the WCDP in all areas of the county and identified possible partner individuals and organizations.

Provided information through webinars, social media, and other virtual events about the Honors Program.Answered questions prospective Honors students have about the program and associated experiences.

Maintained upkeep of the park and its facilities with other Washtenaw County employees.Performed customer service including park admissions, phone calls, and questions from patrons with the ability to assist in medical emergencies with CPR and First Aid Certification through the Red Cross.

Represented Dexter High School and communicated the school’s perspective on topics regarding culture, history, and the arts for the City of Dexter's Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee.Organized the Paint Dexter Festival, an annual festival that hosts artists from across the country for a week to paint landscapes in the city and surrounding areas, with other committee members.