Sofia Woo

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  Pacific Atrocities Education

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  History Research Intern
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  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

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  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

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  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