Biography
Sofi has been with Unite for over five years, initially working in the Grants & Investments team delivering grant funding to partners within the portfolio. In 2020, she transitioned to the President’s office, working with Jean on initiatives & priorities closely aligned with the Branson Family. Sofi handled briefings for Unite engagements & managed relationships with Foundations & HNWIs, and played an instrumental role in VU's COVID-19 response. Sofi now sits within the Programme team, this role acts as the central coordinating point for VU's programmatic portfolio, fostering cross-team collaboration, a positive culture & connectivity to maximise VU's impact. Sofi works with the leadership team to ensure that the VU portfolio have plans in place which support the delivery of objectives & key results. In addition, she has her own portfolio and leads VU's Emergency Response strategy. She is passionate about building & sustaining partners that align with VU's values and drive impact.