Sophie is a communications professional with expertise in public affairs, media relations, crisis communications and reputational risk management, and event management.

Over the past fifteen years, her experience has spanned the private and not-for-profit sectors, including working on major public-facing campaigns at the UK housing charity Shelter, the National Housing Federation and the Big Lottery Fund (now the National Lottery Community Fund).

At IDS she is based in the Communications and Engagement Team, leading on external affairs, including public affairs, media relations and flagship events, including the IDS Annual Lecture.