Sofia Pena, M.Ed. EOLD

As an End of Life Doula, I am trained to provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and their families during the end of life process. My role includes facilitating discussions about end of life wishes, providing comfort, and helping with planning for the dying process. I offer companionship and a listening ear to the dying person and their loved ones, helping them navigate their feelings and fears. I assist with advance directives, living wills and discussing preferences for end of life care. I provide information about the dying process, what to expect and available options for care and support. In support of the patient's final wishes, as an end of life Doula, I work with alongside healthcare workers, hospice staff and the family to ensure decisions are honored. And most importantly, I provide the individual and the family with a calming presence during the final moments of life.

Manage and develop programs to support the organizational mission and strategy.

Lead program staff and volunteers by, providing guidance, support, and training.

Develop and strategies to ensure successful program implementation.

Responsible for developing and managing program objectives and budgets.

Lead and manage a diverse team of program staff and foster a collaborative work environment.

Oversee program activities and evaluate program effectiveness.

Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to ensure program alignment.

Proactively identified customer needs and provided solutions to improve customer satisfaction.

The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc, is a scholarship based 501 (c)(3) non-profit that provides educational programming and  opporunities for students to attain their educational goals.  

Managed and coordinated all aspets of events, including budgeting,venue selection, vendor set-up, staff, and volunteer management. 

Developed and executed innovative fundraising campaigns, events, and programs.

Collaborated with senior management, board of directors, and committees to develop and implement fundraising plans.

Established and maintained relationships with key donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.

Created successful campaigns to increase donor engagement and cultivate longterm relationships.

Delivered keynote talks and presentations to large and small audiences on a variety of topics.

Capable Kids Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non profit that commits to the inclusion of each and every child and young adult with special needs with typically developing peers in all environments. 

Developed and implemented comprehensive grant proposals in partnership board leadership.

Researched potential grant sources and drafted grant applications to secure funding.

Coordinated with departments and other stakeholders to ensure all necessary components of the grant process were met.

Developed and maintained relationships with grantors and other stakeholders.

Analyzed and identified areas of improvement in existing programs, and implemented solutions to increase efficiency.

Developed and maintained strong relationships with corporate sponsors and donors.

Established and maintained positive working relationships with staff and volunteers.

Developed relationships with private and corporate foundations.

Effectively communicated outcomes to donors and stakeholders.

Developed and implemented comprehensive strategic plans for longterm organizational success.

Established partnerships with corporations, foundations, and other agencies to increase funding.

Responsible for developing and executing effective stewardship plans to further the mission of the organization.

South Texas College is a non profit institution of higher education.

Responsible for strategic planning, implementation and oversight of all early college high school programs.

Developed processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.

Extensive knowledge of college level curriculum, processes, and student services.

Consistently met tight deadlines and achieved successful outcomes for grant applications.

Developed relationships with corporate and foundation donors to identify grant opportunities.

Collaborated with program staff to ensure accurate information was included in grant applications.

Drafted and prepared stewardship reports and proposals for major donors.

Served as the primary contact for donor inquiries and requests.

Developed and implemented strategies to support a highperforming network of Early College High Schools.

Delivered inspiring and motivational keynote speeches at national and international conferences.