Sofia Arroyo

Sofia is a Mexican filmmaker, activist and social justice philanthropy professional who has been a passionate advocate for systemic change, Indigenous rights and new narratives. After working for many years in the film & advertising industry, Sofia spent over a decade in the philanthropic and social justice field, playing many roles, most recently as EDGE Funders Alliance’s Executive Director. A recipient of Open Society Foundation’s New Executive’s Fund grant, Sofia currently works as an independent consultant and serves on the boards of International Funders for Indigenous Peoples, Kindle Project and JASS (Just Associates). Sofia has been striving to effect social change by raising awareness about the values and perspectives rooted in ancestral traditions and by upholding and advancing a vision for a just and interconnected world.