Sophia Buzzi
Mountain View
Summary
High-impact student civic leader and youth-rights advocate with experience educating thousands of students nationwide, building partnerships, and translating complex rights/policy topics into clear, compelling public communication. Background includes legal research internships and journalism training, plus mission-driven leadership supporting Ukrainian students and humanitarian fundraising.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Director
Rightside Teens
Florida And California
03.2024 - Current
- Established partnerships with 10 local and national organizations to deliver civic educational workshops and programs.
- Led workshops reaching 9,000 students focused on teens rights.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote awareness of teen rights and advocacy.
- Created marketing materials to increase visibility of Rightside Teens' mission and activities.
- Created presentations on constitutional rights, school policies, and student advocacy.
Founder
Bridges for Ukraine
Miami, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Led weekly virtual tutoring and support sessions for Ukrainian students forced to relocate due to war.
- Organized fundraising campaigns that raised $15,000 to support orphans affected by the war in Ukraine.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to support organizational objectives and community engagement efforts.
Corporate Law Summer Intern
Brad Tremblay Law Office
Miami, FL
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted legal research and assisted with case preparation.
- Organized and maintained case files, enhancing overall efficiency of the office.
- Observed client meetings.
Education
High School -
Los Altos High School
Los Altos, CAHigh School -
Ransom Everglades School
Miami, FLSkills
- Policy research & synthesis
- Argumentation & persuasive writing
- Public speaking & facilitation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program and event operations
- Strategic communications
- Data organization & basic analysis
- Leadership & project management
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
- Stanford Summer Journalism Camp
- Trained in investigative reporting, media ethics, and public communication
- Developed skills in interviewing, research, and professional writing
Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Timeline
Corporate Law Summer Intern
Brad Tremblay Law Office
06.2025 - 07.2025
Founder
Bridges for Ukraine
04.2024 - Current
Founder & Director
Rightside Teens
03.2024 - Current
High School -
Los Altos High School
High School -
Ransom Everglades School