Sophie Kristensen
Portland State University, Learning Center
Sophie (they/ she/ elle) is a graduate student in the Postsecondary, Adult, and Continuing Education program. As an undergraduate, she studied mathematics, engineering, and technical theatre. She graduated from PSU with a BS in Mathematics in 2019. As a disabled and multiracial femme, Sophie is especially interested in working with women and femmes of color in STEM fields, as well as students with disabilities. That said, she is more than happy to support any student in working through challenges and accomplishing their goals. Outside of the Learning Center, Sophie is a Peer Mentor in the PSU WRC and an academic advisor at Portland Community College. They are also a theatrical scenic artist who enjoys getting messy while painting sets for local theatre companies. In their spare time, they enjoy lounging around with their dog Macy, preferably near the ocean, drinking Earl Grey tea. Sophie is one of our designated STEM coaches for the Engineering, CS, Math, & Physics and Health, Science, & the Earth pathways.