Sophia Pan
Education
2012-2016 Ph.D. at the University of Cape Town focused on sustainability and equity of urban sanitation services in low-income areas.
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2009- 2011 M.Sc. Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. Dissertation: Improving Water and Sanitation Services for Informal Settlements in Cape Town (Supervisor: A/Prof. Neil Armitage)
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2005-2009 B.Sc. Engineering, Swarthmore College, Minor: Environmental Studies
Work, Volunteer & Research Experience
WORK & VOLUNTEER
• Consultant for State and Local Governments, Guidehouse
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• Volunteer Advisor, WISE (Nov 2016-Present)
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• Deputy Director, NYS Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, Community Reconstruction (Mar 2019 - Oct 2019)
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• Senior Program Manager, NYS Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, Community Reconstruction (Aug 2017-March 2019)
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• Sub-consultant, Palmer Development Group (Nov 2015)
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• Data & Policy Analyst, Acumen LLC (Nov 2011 - Mar 2012)
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RESEARCH
• Urban Sanitation (2012-2016), University of Cape Town
• Water Supply and Sanitation (2009-2011), University of Cape Town
• Water Quality (2008-2009), Swarthmore College
• Forest Ecology (2008-2009), Swarthmore College