Sofiah Von Drasek

Bio

Coming soon.

Experience and Interests

Professional Experience

• Operations Student Manager, UWSP Campus Activities and Student Engagement (2022-2023)
• Peer Adviser, UWSP Academic and Career Advising Center (2022-2023)
• University Centers Student Director, UWSP Student Government Association (2021-2023)
• Vice President and Public Relations Chair, UWSP Residence Hall Association (2021-2022)

Involvement

Campus (as a student)

• Wellness Ambassador, UWSP Employee Wellness (2023)
• Chair, University Centers Advisory and Policy Board (2022-23)
• Chair, Policy and Advisory Committee for Student Organizations (2022-23)
• Committee Member, Student Health Advisory Committee (2021-23)
• Committee Member, Pointer Partnership Advisory Board (2021-23)
• Committee Member and Co-Chair, Constitutional Review Committee (2021-23)
• Committee Member, Provost/Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Search and Screen Committee (2023)
• Committee Member, Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (2021-23)

Professional Memberships

• Member, Toastmasters International (2020-present)
• Member, National Wellness Institute (2020-present)
• Member, Phi Upsilon Omicron (2023-present)

Fun Facts

Last book you read?

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Best advice you ever received?

The best piece of advice I ever received from from my mother: “You are the author of your own story.”

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

I wanted to be a social studies or physical education high school teacher.

Favorite Quote?

Be strong. Trust yourself. Love yourself. Conquer your fears. Just go after what you want and act fast, because life just isn’t that long.

One thing about your school that you are most proud of?

I value being a part of the College of Professional Studies as it emphasizes academic and career development in a professional and safe environment. The Sentry School of Business and Economics does a fantastic job with its applied learning aspect, ensuring that students are fully prepared to enter the workforce by the time they graduate!

What do you enjoy most about your role?

I enjoy getting to interact with students in various ways!

A piece of advice for students in your school?

If you can, immerse yourself within the campus culture and get involved within the university. You can learn so much information and meet so many influential people!