Welcome! I’m Sofia.

I am an early-career data scientist currently completing a Master of Environmental Data Science at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB (whew, that was a mouthful!). I am still finding my niche, but I am currently enjoying learning data visualization methods, geospatial analysis, and environmental policy evaluation.

Master of Environmental Data Science (Expected June 2026)
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management @ University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Bachelor of Arts in Earth & Environmental Sciences, Economics (2025)
Wesleyan University @ Middletown, CT

Master’s Capstone Project (2026 - Present)
Title: Power lines and people – Mapping how distribution grid constraints shape resilient and equitable energy transition
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

Career Development Student Assistant (2025 - Present)
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

Lab Intern (2023 - 2025)
College of the Environment, Wesleyan University

Course Assistant (2023 - 2024)
Economics Department, Wesleyan University

Field and Lab Intern (2023)
Harbor Watch at Earthplace (Westport, CT)

For more information about these roles, check out my resume!

I’m first-generation American, which has shown me the importance of language for communication and connection. I grew up speaking Russian and Ukrainian at home, and am very determined to not lose the Spanish I learned in high school and college.

I love to read! Some recent favorites include Educated by Tara Westover and Happy City by Charles Montgomery.

When I’m not coding, practicing my Spanish, or reading, I’m probably doing some sort of physical activity. Like many environmental scientists, I enjoy hiking, but I’m also a big fan of weightlifting and swimming laps at the pool.