Sofie Schunk
About Sofie Schunk
Sofie Schunk is a Senior Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories and co-founder of the Diabetes Sports Project, advocating for active lifestyles among individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Title
Sofie Schunk holds the title of Senior Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, where she has been working since 2019. She contributes to high-level projects and initiatives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Company
Sofie Schunk works at Sandia National Laboratories, a premier research and development institution, specializing in delivering innovative science and technology solutions.
Previous Positions
Sofie Schunk has a comprehensive work history, having previously served as Engineer 2 R&D and Advanced Technology at Dexcom from 2016 to 2019, keynote speaker for JDRF International from 2016 to 2019, and Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She also held internships at companies such as Woodway USA and Sandia National Laboratories.
Education and Expertise
Sofie Schunk earned a Master of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University in 2015, following a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the same institution in 2014. Her expertise lies in biomedical innovation and technology, with a focus on movement analysis.
Diabetes Sports Project
Sofie Schunk co-founded the Diabetes Sports Project to inspire and educate individuals with diabetes to live active lifestyles. As an Elite Athlete and Ambassador, she advocates for engagement in sports, drawing from her own experience as a competitive runner and athlete with Type 1 Diabetes.