Sophia Karel

CASE Fellow

Raised in Spokane, Washington, and shaped by experiences living in communities across the country, I have developed a deep appreciation for the diverse challenges and opportunities that exist from one region to another. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a passion for creating meaningful social impact through finance. Before coming to Fuqua, I helped deploy my firm’s capital into underserved communities across the country, supporting investments that expanded economic opportunity and strengthened local neighborhoods. I believe that capital can be a powerful force for positive change when paired with intentionality and community partnership. I am committed to advancing financial education and inclusion, with a mission to make financial knowledge, resources, and opportunities more accessible to people who have historically been left out of the financial system. In my spare time, I love to travel, do jigsaw puzzles, and go to yoga classes with friends.