+ Founder
Sophia Stopper is an individual who radiates astrophysicist energy. Everyone always assumes sunflowers are Sophia’s favorite flower, and they’re not wrong. They have unexpectedly received sunflowers at birthdays, openings, and once was gifted two bouquets at a going away party from two different people. When they were first hospitalized for Bipolar Disorder, they pulled those same bouquets out of their pockets. They recited To Love! by Florbela Espanca by memory, by heart. Sophia is a self-taught poet who spends their summers lifeguarding at the imaginary local swimming pool and their winters drinking too many cups of coffee. In the springtime they try not to slaughter flowers and during the autumn they fall in love with the fire of their surroundings, every year, all over again.
Sophia strives to practice compassion for themselves and others. They are dedicated to their possession of a growth mindset. With the understanding that it is messy and difficult to community build and provide a true sense of belonging for others, Sophia still attempts to foster communities who listen, learn, and collaborate