Laura Sofia

I co-lead ACTRA, an NGO dedicated to reducing violence in Latin America by scaling evidence-based programs. Our first initiative focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to prevent crime, driven by a vision to reshape how we address societal challenges—less punishment, more compassion. 

My work in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) gave me the foundation to understand how data can drive impactful decisions. Over four years, I collaborated with organizations across the globe and multiple sectors, helping them design systems to measure and improve their programs. Later, I coordinated an Innovation Lab within Colombia’s Institute of Family Welfare, where I worked with government teams to scale evidence-driven early childhood programs, gaining invaluable insights into the realities of implementation at scale.

These experiences build on my academic foundation in Behavioral Science, Government and Development Economics, shaped by a global education at Minerva University and United World College. Together, they have fueled my commitment to creating practical, compassionate solutions that tackle systemic barriers and improve lives.

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