Sophia Andary
Sophia Andary is a first-generation Lebanese-American activist, organizer, and analyst. Her experience living through the civil war in Lebanon during early childhood shaped her worldview and passion for bridging the divide among diverse perspectives. She co-founded Women’s March San Francisco in November 2016 and was unanimously voted to chair the organization following its inaugural launch and remained chair until December 2022. Through leading by example, she has helped build one of the strongest and most diverse Women’s March chapters in the country, building alliance with and earning
Sophia Andary is a first-generation Lebanese-American activist, organizer, and analyst. Her experience living through the civil war in Lebanon during early childhood shaped her worldview and passion for bridging the divide among diverse perspectives. She co-founded Women’s March San Francisco in November 2016 and was unanimously voted to chair the organization following its inaugural launch and remained chair until December 2022. Through leading by example, she has helped build one of the strongest and most diverse Women’s March chapters in the country, building alliance with and earning respect from various San Francisco communities through local partnerships, programming, events, and actions.
Ms. Andary is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Alliance For Girl, the Board of Advisors of GENup, as Advisor to Women’s March San Francisco and Board Member of Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club.
She has received an Achievement Award from the San Francisco Women’s Political Committee, Certificate of Honor from the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco, the Community Public Service Award from Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club, and a certificate of honor from Mayor London Breed in recognition of her (and Women’s March San Francisco) efforts to register women to vote and make San Francisco a more equitable place.
Her B.A. in International Business and French has served her in the corporate world. Through her community work and career path, Ms. Andary helps bring the voices of marginalized, queer, and women of color to the front.