Sophia is a passionate privacy professional with over a decade of experience as both a practitioner and consultant. With a proven track record of guiding organizations across various industries, she has successfully developed and implemented robust privacy programs tailored to meet complex regulatory landscapes and organizational objectives.
Specializing in privacy program development and implementation for the Federally Regulated Private Sector and Crown Corporations, Sophia is a strong advocate of Privacy by Design. Her tenure in the financial services industry provided valuable experience collaborating with business and compliance stakeholders to craft risk-based privacy solutions that align with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and business needs. She has also played a key role in developing policies, procedures, and privacy training programs that foster awareness and collaboration across organizations.
Sophia brings extensive expertise to large-scale, complex solution implementation projects, ensuring privacy requirements are seamlessly integrated. Her experience includes vendor due diligence, leading Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), building personal information inventories, executing data mapping initiatives, implementing consent management strategies, and automating Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). These efforts not only ensure compliance but also enhance operational efficiency for her clients.
In addition, Sophia is highly skilled in operationalizing Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) from a customer journey perspective, providing clear guidance on privacy and compliance requirements. Known for her ability to lead cross-functional teams and cultivate collaborative relationships with business and technology partners, she consistently delivers innovative, practical solutions to even the most complex privacy challenges.
Sophia’s dedication, expertise, and hands-on approach make her a trusted partner in embedding privacy into large digital transformation initiatives and driving meaningful impact for organizations.