Sofia Rodriguez
College Coach
At Empowered Education, Sofía supports students one-on-one through every step of the college application process. From choosing the right colleges to developing standout essays and managing application timelines, she offers thoughtful, practical guidance. With experience studying and working internationally, Sofía brings a global lens and personal understanding of what it means to navigate admissions with ambition, purpose, and strategy.
Sofia’s Journey
Sofía graduated from Macris School in Tegucigalpa, where she served as STUCO President and Interact Club President under Rotary International District 1540. She earned a full scholarship to complete the International Foundation Program at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), later completing a dual degree in Political Science and International Political Economy from UC3M and Purdue University. At UC3M, she was elected President of the Social Sciences Faculty and conducted research in collaboration with Boston University, exploring Spain's refugee integration policies through qualitative interviews with government officials.
As the only Latina and Honduran in her Political Science graduating class at UC3M, Sofía gained a deep appreciation for diversity and representation in global academic spaces. Her academic and professional path reflects a strong commitment to excellence, equity, and resilience—values she brings to every student she mentors.
Sofia’s Educational Background
Class of 2017
High School Diploma in Science and Humanities
Class of 2022
BS. Political Science
Dual Degree 2021
Political Science and International Political Economy
Professional Experience
Sofía has worked as a Transfer Pricing Associate at a Big Four firm, contributing to the Tax & Legal Department. She has also worked in Quality & Risk Management, supporting firm-wide risk evaluation frameworks and ensuring compliance with international assurance standards like ISQM 1. In addition to her corporate background, she is an entrepreneur—founder and owner of Crema, a gluten- and sugar-free bakery in Honduras, created especially for people with celiac disease and diabetes.
What our students have to say about Sofia:
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Juan Diego Handal, Loyola University New Orleans
“Mi experiencia con Empowered Education fue transformadora. Desde el inicio, me sentí completamente apoyado en cada paso del proceso de aplicación universitaria. Los asesores no solo me ayudaron con los trámites, sino que también me guiaron en el desarrollo de habilidades clave como la organización, la toma de decisiones y el liderazgo. Gracias a su acompañamiento, pude encontrar becas y oportunidades que no conocía, y me sentí mucho más preparado para enfrentar los desafíos del proceso de postulación. Hoy, con la confianza adquirida a lo largo del servicio, estoy emocionado por las oportunidades que se abren ante mí y, sin duda, recomendaría Empowered Education a cualquier estudiante que quiera un apoyo integral para alcanzar sus sueños académicos.”
