Sofia Woo

Sofia Woo

San Francisco District 4 City Hall Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Advocating for AI Ethics and Literacy @ MAIEI and Encode Justice Canada

  • Education

    • McGill University

      2019 - 2023
      Honors History and Political Science 3.85

      Activities and Societies: Folio Magazine, The Bull & Bear Graduated with Distinction and First Class Honors

    • Lowell High School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma 4.3

      Activities and Societies: Journalism, Parliamentary debate

    • Chinese American International School

      2005 - 2015
  • Experience

    • San Francisco Board of Supervisors

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
      San Francisco District 4 City Hall Intern

      I organized district events, connected with local news sources about press conferences, and addressed and helped with a diverse range of constituent needs. I also co-wrote and edited monthly newsletters that were sent out to District 4 constituents. During the summer, I trained summer interns. During my internship, I ensured trust and stronger communication ties between constituents and the district supervisor, and was able to further support local communities.

    • The Bull & Bear

      Sept 2019 - May 2021
      Opinion Writer

      I am an opinion writer for McGill's student-run newsmagazine The Bull & Bear. I have written several pieces on a wide range of subjects, from politics to university news to personal stories.

    • Folio Magazine McGill

      Sept 2020 - May 2023

      Manage internal operations, communicate and collaborate with university administration, clubs, and outside artists. In addition, I took a leading role in selecting and designing the publication, as well as organizing the bi-annual magazine launch party.

      • Co President

        May 2021 - May 2023
      • Vice President Operations

        Sept 2020 - May 2021
    • Pacific Atrocities Education

      May 2021 - Sept 2021
      History Research Intern
    • Bateman Agency Inc.

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Marketing And Public Relations Intern

      - Wrote weekly media lists and reports presenting analysis of business and PR trends for tech firms such as New Relic and Amperity under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality protocols- Collaborated with tech executives to address communications challenges which led to 30% increases in positive media coverage for their respective companies - Obtained an advanced Excel skill set through researching trends in AI/ML, customer data platforms, DevOps, and SaaS; findings kept clients updated on tech news, and helped Bateman forge strong relationships with media outlets and journalists to cover clients’ products and company news Show less

    • Montreal AI Ethics Institute

      Aug 2023 - now
      Contributor

      - Advocating for democratizing AI ethics literacy for MAIEI, an international non-profit that serves to promote AI in an ethical manner by conducting research and data analysis to make effective strategic guidance on how to implement responsible AI- Extensively researching, writing, and analyzing AI’s role and impact in areas such as health policy and migration management for MAIEI’s website and newsletter that has over 13,000 subscribers; providing solutions for research and government policy oversights and gaps Show less

    • Encode Justice Canada

      Oct 2023 - now
      Writer and Editor

      - Writer for a weekly newsletter that serves to increase AI literacy, debunk AI myths, and promote tech events in Montreal that feature academics and industry leaders in the artificial intelligence field - Conducting written and audio interviews with figures in the AI and ethical AI fields to discuss and share ideas surrounding tech innovation and governance issues- Gained proficiency in AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Character AI, Midjourney, and Perplexity to understand and spread awareness of the positive and negative impacts of these tools Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • California Food Handler Certificate

      FoodServicePrep
      Nov 2024
    • Seal of Biliteracy - Chinese

      California Department of Education
      May 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sofia Woo
      MIT INSPIRE Massachusetts Institute of Technology Oct 2018 Research paper titled "Neoliberal Connectivity: The Digital Culture of Mukbang" about the rise of social media, virtual reality, and changing communications; Won Best in Category for Anthropology
  • Volunteer Experience

    • English Tutor

      Issued by 826 Valencia on Jun 2016
      826 ValenciaAssociated with Sofia Woo