Sophie Loyd
About Sophie Loyd
Sophie Loyd serves as the Senior Curatorial Associate at the Obama Presidential Center Museum, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in museum curation and political organizing, having worked with the Obama Foundation in various roles and the New Hampshire Democratic Party.
Current Role at Obama Presidential Center Museum
Sophie Loyd serves as the Senior Curatorial Associate at the Obama Presidential Center Museum. She has held this position since 2021. In her current role, she is responsible for curatorial activities and contributing to the development of the museum's exhibitions and programs.
Previous Experience at Obama Foundation
Sophie Loyd has extensive experience at the Obama Foundation. She worked as a Museum Analyst from 2017 to 2019, followed by a role as Museum Research Associate from 2019 to 2020. She then served as a Curatorial Associate at the Obama Presidential Center Museum from 2020 to 2022. Her work involved various aspects of museum operations and curation.
Political Involvement
In 2016, Sophie Loyd was involved in political organizing as a Field Organizer for the New Hampshire Democratic Party for five months. Additionally, she served as a Volunteer Lead for Hillary for America in Brooklyn, NY, for four months during the same year. These roles contributed to her experience in community engagement and political advocacy.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Loyd holds a Master of Arts in Museum Anthropology from Columbia University, where she studied from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University, completing her degree from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in museum studies and social sciences.