I am a specialized health journalist and aging expert focused on translating complex topics into high-impact, engaging narratives. Bringing a rigorous academic background to my reporting, I hold an MPH in Community Health Science, a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, and a BS in Bioinformatics with Research Honors.
My work drives cultural impact by reframing how we approach aging, the evolution of healthcare, and the future of longevity. Whether analyzing caregiving trends, creating scout reports on older adults, or reporting on the latest sleep tech, my writing is trusted by editors at leading national publications and global business portals.
Beyond mass syndication, my writing consistently meets rigorous editorial standards, earning multiple “Editor’s Pick” recognitions for depth and quality.
I was recognized as a TEDMED Research Scholar and a Columbia University Age Boom Academy Fellow, and my work has been featured as a cover story, “Female Science Communicators Spread The Word,” in Diversity in Action Magazine.
📊 Areas of Coverage & Expertise:
- Health, Science & Culture: Longevity, aging policy, consumer health technology, clinical research translation, and public health commentary.
- Business & Finance: Retirement planning, healthcare macroeconomics, Medicare trends, and the financial impacts of an aging population.
✍️ Selected Portfolios & Syndications:
Next Avenue (PBS), Wirecutter (NYT), Forbes, MarketWatch, Morningstar, Yahoo News, MSN, Salon, Inverse, and Massive Science.
I conducted and wrote an interview about Thando Hopa, an actress, model, and the first woman with albinism to appear on the cover of Vogue. We discussed Black albinism in the fashion industry in AMAKA‘s The Power Issue.
The Age Boom Academy is a forum that educates journalists about the complex health, social, and economic issues facing our aging population. A joint program of Columbia Journalism School and Columbia Aging Center, the main goal is to engage and train working media members in current science and policies related to longevity. The 2021 Age Boom Academy covered the causes and solutions of loneliness in aging. Sophie wrote an article for Forbes titled “Is there Hope For Our Loneliness Post Covid-19?“
I was honored to be featured as one of seven Female Science Communicators in the March/April 2021 issue of Diversity In Action! It was exciting to see aging front and center and my efforts to increase awareness of aging.
I also created a mini science communication course about mobility for Lifeology.
I was featured on a STEM Trading Card! Check out the Kickstarter and learn more about Science Delivered, a non-profit mobile science lab providing in-school field trips in STEM subjects to San Diego elementary schools. Explore more resources here and here.
