Sophie Cavalcanti
About Sophie Cavalcanti
Sophie Cavalcanti is a Research Assistant currently working at the Immigration Policy Lab and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment in the United States. She focuses on refugee and asylum seeker rights and collaborates with several universities on related projects.
Work at Immigration Policy Lab
Sophie Cavalcanti has been employed as a Research Assistant at the Immigration Policy Lab since 2023. In this role, she focuses on coding national policies related to refugee and asylum seeker rights. She is involved in the Developing World Refugee and Asylum Policy (DWRAP) Dataset project, which examines policies from 1960 to the present day. This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Work at Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
In addition to her role at the Immigration Policy Lab, Sophie Cavalcanti serves as a Research Assistant at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, also starting in 2023. This position is located in New York, New York, and involves on-site work. Her contributions support the center's focus on sustainable investment practices.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Cavalcanti is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Political Economy at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has been studying since 2022. She previously studied Economics, Government and Legal Studies at Bowdoin College for one year. Her educational background also includes attending Phillips Exeter Academy and The Brearley School, where she completed her high school education.
Consulting Experience
Sophie Cavalcanti has been a Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting since 2022. In this role, she engages in consulting projects that aim to provide strategic solutions for social enterprises and nonprofit organizations. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of creating positive social impact.
Collaborative Projects
Sophie Cavalcanti is involved in a collaborative project that includes Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton University. This initiative aims to expand global coverage of refugee and asylum policies, enhancing the understanding and implementation of these policies across different regions.