Equity work
Hi, I’m
Sophie Suberman
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Lifetime passion for racial equity and community building. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new programs and services, and developing partnerships. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading intergenerational and multicultural teams.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Grow Your WorldCarrboro, NC
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Manage and support 50-person staff, 2 programs, with a $200,000 annual budget
- Ensure day-to-day organizational responsibilities are managed, including fundraising, accounting, communications, supervision and support, and programming
- Write and manage grant applications, financial tracking, and reporting
- Foster inclusive and restorative culture among staff and participants
- Developed systems to ensure streamlined hiring, youth enrollment, and mentorship pairing
- Pivoted management, programming, and staffing to address changing landscape amid COVID-19
Present Day On MainCarrboro, NC
Co-Owner
08.2017 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Business Award Winner of the 2021 Orange County Human Relations Commission’s Pauli Murray Award and Orange County Health Department's COVID-19 Safety for Employee Safety
- Led trainings and day-to-day management for twelve staff members
- Oversaw inventory, overall profitability, and all legal requirements for running a LLC
Suberman CoachingSeattle, WA
Personal and Professional Coach
01.2014 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Worked with 30+ clients on a weekly basis to support individualized goal-achievement
- Addressed obstacles through root-cause analysis
- Supported assets-based approaches to achieving desired outcomes
Carolina Friends SchoolDurham, NC
Middle School Teacher
08.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Taught Spanish 2, and aided two classes fostering organizational skills and memory growth
- Facilitated and organized of a two-day, youth-directed adolescent issues forum focused on healthy habits, equity and thriving
Communities In Schools of DurhamDurham, NC
Evidence-Based Programs Intern
08.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Collaborated on implementation of Incredible Years and Strengthening Families communication programs
- Assisted with data collection, analysis and evaluation of family communication programs
Oak Hill SchoolEugene, OR
Admissions Coordinator
01.2011 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Conducted tours for new families for K-8 applicants
- Managed admissions database and daily correspondences regarding K-12 applicants
Legal Aid of North CarolinaDurham, NC
Paralegal
09.2008 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Coordinated Medical Legal Partnership for Children’s clients, keeping cases and the legal team up to date and performing intakes
- Translated for Spanish-speaking clients during intakes and domestic violence assessments
- Collected data for grants
Education
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
09.2004 - 05.2008
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
- Honoree of Periclean Honors Society
- Study Abroad: Valparaíso, Chile (Spanish and Social Work)
Accomplishment CoachingSeattle
Certificate Program from Ontological Coaching
01.2013 - 12.2013
University Overview
- Successfully completed 12-month program on being-based approaches to personal and professional coaching
- Trained in business practices for maintaining an individual coaching practice
Skills
Recruitment and hiring
Interests
Neuroscience and trauma healing
Timeline
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
Grow Your World
02.2019 - Current
Co-Owner
Present Day On Main
08.2017 - 04.2022
Personal and Professional Coach
Suberman Coaching
01.2014 - 10.2017
Accomplishment Coaching
Certificate Program from Ontological Coaching
01.2013 - 12.2013
Middle School Teacher
Carolina Friends School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Evidence-Based Programs Intern
Communities In Schools of Durham
08.2012 - 06.2013
Admissions Coordinator
Oak Hill School
01.2011 - 06.2011
Paralegal
Legal Aid of North Carolina
09.2008 - 06.2010
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
09.2004 - 05.2008
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