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Sophia Fifner

CFRE
President & CEO
Columbus Metropolitan Club
Country or state 
United States (Ohio)
Available to 
Global
City 
Columbus
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Sophia Fifner is the president and CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Club (CMC), a visionary organization that connects people and ideas through community conversations.

Sophia launched her career in philanthropy and public policy, working first as a staff assistant under Senator George Voinovich in Washington and most recently as director of corporate social responsibility and executive director of the NiSource Charitable Foundation at NiSource.

Over time, Sophia has helped to secure and steward over $100 million in funds to support social impact and has served as a strategic senior advisor for S&P 500 CEOs and executives on messaging, channels, and delivery style with publications such as MSNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal.

Sophia is an active volunteer and passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and gender equity. Currently, she gives he time to the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, Ohio Crime Victims Justice Center, Marsys’ Law for Ohio, Freedom a la Cart, and the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence.

Learn more about Sophia’s story and mission at sophiafifner.com. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @sophiafifner.

Current position (3)

President & CEO

Columbus Metropolitan Club

Executive Director, NiSource Charitable Founation

NiSource

Community Relations Chief

City of Columbus

Degrees (2)
Communications
Miami University
2004 to 2008
Marketing & Communications
Franklin University
2011 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Connecting for Thriving Communities: Discovering Purpose and Becoming Agents of Positive Change

Participants will learn the importance of connection and active participation in shaping successful communities, receive actionable guidance to discover their purpose and be inspired to become agents of positive change. By leveraging their experiences, skills, and resources, participants will be equipped to make a meaningful impact, align personal passions with community needs, and foster a culture of civic engagement within their organizations and beyond.

Courage Rising: Survivor's Journey to Finding and Amplifying Your Voice

"Courage Rising: A Survivor's Journey to Finding and Amplifying Your Voice" is an empowering speech where participants of all ages will discover relatable insights to support their healing and empowerment journeys. Participants will gain a valuable understanding of the effects of adversity, learn practical strategies to reclaim personal power and be inspired to build a strong support network. With key takeaways focused on self-care, cultivating self-compassion, seeking support, and sharing their stories, participants will leave equipped with a renewed sense of resilience, empowerment, and a clear roadmap to finding their voice and embracing their courageous journey forward.

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Community
Leadership
Social & Political
Civic Engagement Advocacy Philanthropy Philanthropist women and girls Community Service Sexual violence American Politics Civility Corporate Social Responsibility
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Why choose me? 

Sophia illuminates the importance of connection and civic engagement for thriving communities.

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