Sophia is an award-winning British-born social entrepreneur, she has deep experience in social impact and business development, brand building, and social advocacy, internationally. Founder and CEO of the international nonprofit Future Brilliance, she has 15 years experience as a company board director and 7 years as chairman of the board of trustees of a UK registered charity, as well as 2 years in the City of London with Britain’s leading investment bank. She founded 2 successful impact businesses in fashion and media as well as 2 charities and a social enterprise. She has returned to Europe from many years living and working to empower women and girls in the Afghanistan - Pakistan region through education and social enterprise development.  She is a sought-after speaker and frequently participates in thought-leadership events on development, enterprise and impact investment in the US, EU, Asia and Africa.