We are proud to feature our alum Sophia Allen (’11 Psychology) this week.
Sophia is currently working as a Research Administrator at Johns Hopkins University. Her day-to-day duties include entering data, submitting IRB proposals, reviewing consent forms, renewing grants, amending protocol amendments, and monitoring patients for any medications or adverse reactions. Her excellent writing skills and extensive knowledge in research contribute to her success in this position.
Sophia has a strong research interest in HIV prevention. She is working on a project that aims to develop another form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication used for preventing the transmission of HIV. Additionally, Sophia is working on a project that develops medications for immunocompromising conditions. She hopes to work with underserved communities to raise awareness of HIV prevention.
Sophia was a nontraditional student who started college at Stevenson at the age of 21. Besides excelling in her courses, Sophia was very active on campus as she worked for ResLife and was a key member of the Psychology Club. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2011, and shortly after, Sophia started working for Johns Hopkins University.
“There is so much that you can do with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology,” said Sophia. “It is a really versatile degree and I encourage students to check in with their advisors about their future goals. When I was at Stevenson, Dr. Iannone provided with me with lots of help in honing the skills I needed to secure a job. The psychology program is like family to me, and it has prepared me so well for the real world.”
Congratulations to Sophia on her success and we wish her luck for her future endeavors. Please stay in touch!
Written by: Funmi Dada